2022 Arkansas State Senate Election
Arkansas · State
Official returns omit some unopposed races. Seats and historical comparisons cover recorded contests.
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
35
Candidates
60
Valid votes
823,768
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 591,186 | 71.8% | 29 | 82.9% | +14 |
| Democratic | 187,923 | 22.8% | 6 | 17.1% | +4 |
| Libertarian | 39,972 | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Independent | 4,687 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 15 | 29 | +14 | 72.0% | 71.8% | −0.2 pp |
| Democratic | 2 | 6 | +4 | 28.0% | 22.8% | −5.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 35 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 29 | — | — | 71.8% | — |
| Democratic | — | 6 | — | — | 22.8% | — |
Seat changes by party
4 → 35 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 29 | — | — | 71.8% | — |
| Democratic | — | 6 | — | — | 22.8% | — |
Seat changes by party
5 → 35 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | — | 29 | — | — | 71.8% | — |
| Democratic | — | 6 | — | — | 22.8% | — |
Seat changes by party
10 → 35 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 15 | 29 | +14 | 72.0% | 71.8% | −0.2 pp |
| Democratic | 2 | 6 | +4 | 28.0% | 22.8% | −5.2 pp |
Seat changes by party
17 → 35 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 15 | 2 |
| November 8, 2022 | 29 | 6 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 15 | 2 |
| November 8, 2022 | 29 | 6 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2014 | — | — |
| November 8, 2016 | — | — |
| November 6, 2018 | — | — |
| November 3, 2020 | 72.0% | 28.0% |
| November 8, 2022 | 71.8% | 22.8% |
District results
36 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 21,580100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 21,580 | |
| 17,79167.8% | 67.8% | 8,46632.2% | 32.2% | —— | — | 26,257 | |
| 13,844100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 13,844 | |
| 17,71579.1% | 79.1% | —— | — | —— | — | 22,402 | |
| 23,275100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,275 | |
| 21,45369.7% | 69.7% | 9,30730.3% | 30.3% | —— | — | 30,760 | |
| 23,852100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,852 | |
| Special election · February 8, 2022 | 2,03350.4% | 50.4% | 2,00149.6% | 49.6% | —— | — | 4,034 |
| —— | — | 13,95972.6% | 72.6% | 5,27527.4% | 27.4% | 19,234 | |
| 8,79346.5% | 46.5% | 10,11953.5% | 53.5% | —— | — | 18,912 | |
| 17,75372.5% | 72.5% | 6,73627.5% | 27.5% | —— | — | 24,489 | |
| 22,013100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 22,013 | |
| —— | — | 15,990100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 15,990 | |
| 16,52252.5% | 52.5% | 13,96344.3% | 44.3% | 1,0143.2% | 3.2% | 31,499 | |
| 13,37536.5% | 36.5% | 23,27363.5% | 63.5% | —— | — | 36,648 | |
| —— | — | 16,32586.1% | 86.1% | 2,62513.9% | 13.9% | 18,950 | |
| 20,73875.7% | 75.7% | —— | — | 6,64924.3% | 24.3% | 27,387 | |
| 16,83558.7% | 58.7% | 11,83441.3% | 41.3% | —— | — | 28,669 | |
| 21,63280.4% | 80.4% | 4,38316.3% | 16.3% | 8823.3% | 3.3% | 26,897 | |
| 17,507100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 17,507 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben GilmoreRep21,580 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Matt StoneRep17,791 votes · 67.8%Runner-upGarry L. SmithDem8,466 votes · 32.2% | Garry L. SmithDem8,466 votes · 32.2% | 35.5percentage points | |
| Alderman Steve CrowellRep13,844 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jimmy Hickey, JR.Rep17,715 votes · 79.1%Runner-upLonny M. GoodwinInd4,687 votes · 20.9% | Lonny M. GoodwinInd4,687 votes · 20.9% | 58.2percentage points | |
| Terry RiceRep23,275 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Matt McKeeRep21,453 votes · 69.7%Runner-upCortney Warwick McKeeDem9,307 votes · 30.3% | Cortney Warwick McKeeDem9,307 votes · 30.3% | 39.5percentage points | |
| Alan ClarkRep23,852 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Special election · February 8, 2022 | Colby FulferRep2,033 votes · 50.4%Runner-upLisa ParksDem2,001 votes · 49.6% | Lisa ParksDem2,001 votes · 49.6% | 0.8percentage points |
Stephanie FlowersDem13,959 votes · 72.6%Runner-upDavid DinwiddieLibertarian5,275 votes · 27.4% | David DinwiddieLibertarian5,275 votes · 27.4% | 45.2percentage points | |
Reginald MurdockDem10,119 votes · 53.5%Runner-upTerry FullerRep8,793 votes · 46.5% | Terry FullerRep8,793 votes · 46.5% | 7.0percentage points | |
Ronald CaldwellRep17,753 votes · 72.5%Runner-upCliff HartDem6,736 votes · 27.5% | Cliff HartDem6,736 votes · 27.5% | 45.0percentage points | |
| Ricky HillRep22,013 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Linda Pondexter ChesterfieldDem15,990 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jane EnglishRep16,522 votes · 52.5%Runner-upAllison Grigsby SweatmanDem13,963 votes · 44.3% | Allison Grigsby SweatmanDem13,963 votes · 44.3% | 8.1percentage points | |
Clarke TuckerDem23,273 votes · 63.5%Runner-upBeth MasonRep13,375 votes · 36.5% | Beth MasonRep13,375 votes · 36.5% | 27.0percentage points | |
Fred LoveDem16,325 votes · 86.2%Runner-upCharles GuidryLibertarian2,625 votes · 13.9% | Charles GuidryLibertarian2,625 votes · 13.9% | 72.3percentage points | |
Kim HammerRep20,738 votes · 75.7%Runner-upJaron SalazarLibertarian6,649 votes · 24.3% | Jaron SalazarLibertarian6,649 votes · 24.3% | 51.4percentage points | |
Mark JohnsonRep16,835 votes · 58.7%Runner-upDavid BarberDem11,834 votes · 41.3% | David BarberDem11,834 votes · 41.3% | 17.4percentage points | |
Jonathan DismangRep21,632 votes · 80.4%Runner-upNick CartwrightDem4,383 votes · 16.3% | Nick CartwrightDem4,383 votes · 16.3% | 64.1percentage points | |
| Dave WallaceRep17,507 votes · 100.0% | — | — |