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 % | ||
| 12,95162.4% | 62.4% | 7,82037.6% | 37.6% | —— | — | 20,771 | |
| 18,67183.9% | 83.9% | —— | — | 3,59616.1% | 16.1% | 22,267 | |
| 24,186100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 24,186 | |
| 23,95179.7% | 79.7% | 6,08820.3% | 20.3% | —— | — | 30,039 | |
| 28,789100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 28,789 | |
| 20,965100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 20,965 | |
| 21,27283.8% | 83.8% | —— | — | 4,11716.2% | 16.2% | 25,389 | |
| 11,76563.6% | 63.6% | 6,74136.4% | 36.4% | —— | — | 18,506 | |
| 21,76876.0% | 76.0% | 6,88824.0% | 24.0% | —— | — | 28,656 | |
| 23,021100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,021 | |
| —— | — | 19,226100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 19,226 | |
| 10,26560.1% | 60.1% | 6,80539.9% | 39.9% | —— | — | 17,070 | |
| 18,022100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 18,022 | |
| 21,122100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 21,122 | |
| 21,34969.8% | 69.8% | —— | — | 9,23630.2% | 30.2% | 30,585 | |
| 18,41173.7% | 73.7% | —— | — | 6,57826.3% | 26.3% | 24,989 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan SullivanRep12,951 votes · 62.4%Runner-upChenoa SummersDem7,820 votes · 37.7% | Chenoa SummersDem7,820 votes · 37.7% | 24.7percentage points | |
Blake JohnsonRep18,671 votes · 83.9%Runner-upAlfred Jefferson Holland, IIILibertarian3,596 votes · 16.2% | Alfred Jefferson Holland, IIILibertarian3,596 votes · 16.2% | 67.7percentage points | |
| John PaytonRep24,186 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Scott FlippoRep23,951 votes · 79.7%Runner-upDerek HuberDem6,088 votes · 20.3% | Derek HuberDem6,088 votes · 20.3% | 59.5percentage points | |
| Missy Thomas IrvinRep28,789 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Breanne DavisRep20,965 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Gary StubblefieldRep21,272 votes · 83.8%Runner-upGabriel AndreuccettiLibertarian4,117 votes · 16.2% | Gabriel AndreuccettiLibertarian4,117 votes · 16.2% | 67.6percentage points | |
Justin BoydRep11,765 votes · 63.6%Runner-upBecky WardDem6,741 votes · 36.4% | Becky WardDem6,741 votes · 36.4% | 27.2percentage points | |
Bryan B. KingRep21,768 votes · 76.0%Runner-upJim WallaceDem6,888 votes · 24.0% | Jim WallaceDem6,888 votes · 24.0% | 51.9percentage points | |
| Jim PettyRep23,021 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Greg LedingDem19,226 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Clint PenzoRep10,265 votes · 60.1%Runner-upLisa ParksDem6,805 votes · 39.9% | Lisa ParksDem6,805 votes · 39.9% | 20.3percentage points | |
| Joshua BryantRep18,022 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Bart HesterRep21,122 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jim DotsonRep21,349 votes · 69.8%Runner-upJ.P. DeVilliersLibertarian9,236 votes · 30.2% | J.P. DeVilliersLibertarian9,236 votes · 30.2% | 39.6percentage points | |
Tyler DeesRep18,411 votes · 73.7%Runner-upDoug PetersonLibertarian6,578 votes · 26.3% | Doug PetersonLibertarian6,578 votes · 26.3% | 47.4percentage points |