Arkansas Democratic Governor nominee?
$7.3K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationArkansas
BackgroundPolitician
Show moreShow less
EducationUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock — B.A., Political Science
Notable personal detailsFredrick J. Love is an American politician serving in the Arkansas Senate representing District 15, with prior service in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023. He has served in House leadership and is listed by the Arkansas Senate as Minority Whip in the 2025–2026 session. He is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Arkansas in the 2026 cycle and has worked in community-focused roles including the Arkansas Foodbank and Pulaski County.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Fredrick Love’s campaign emphasizes a place-based economic development plan focused on regional economic hubs, expanding access to startup capital and grants for small businesses, and investing in infrastructure such as broadband, water, and utilities; his materials prioritize workforce-education alignment and community-focused growth. Public campaign and news materials describe economic development priorities but do not present a clear, detailed public position on state tax policy or specific tax increases/cuts.
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a right with policies to protect Medicaid, expand mental-health services statewide (especially in rural areas), and grow telehealth to improve access and outcomes. Emphasizes ensuring affordable, quality care for all Arkansans and reducing barriers to services. Focuses on using healthcare dollars to improve outcomes rather than bureaucracy.
Show moreShow less
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Has opposed legislative restrictions on abortion procedures and has spoken at events supporting reproductive-health advocacy. Has not published a detailed campaign platform statement on abortion on his campaign website.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has sponsored state legislation addressing energy efficiency and weatherization programs and includes rebuilding water, sewer and utility infrastructure in his campaign platform, indicating support for clean-energy efficiency measures and public investment in utility infrastructure rather than opposition to such measures. His legislative record shows bills to amend the Sustainable Energy‑Efficient Buildings Program and to address reporting for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
News
Fred Love has won the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor, defeating Supha Xayprasith-Mays. He will now face Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Libertarian Colt Shelby in the November general election. Recent coverage also places him in the context of Arkansas primary politics, but the main development is his move into the governor’s race.
Little Rock’s Love easily takes Democratic gubernatorial nomination over Bentonville’s Xayprasith-Mays
Arkansas Primary Elections: What to Know, How to Vote, ID Rules and More
Trump Made Higher Ed A Target, More States Are Taking Dead Aim At It
Endorsements
Endorsers of Fredrick Love for Arkansas Democratic Governor nominee?
Kimberly Edwards
Elected official
State Representative Kimberly Edwards endorsed Fredrick Love.
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Fundraising