| − | Democrat [[Mike Beebe]] has high approval ratings and is favored to win a second term, despite Arkansas trending more Republican in presidential politics. No Republicans have announced their candidacy, although former Congressman Asa Hutchinson may run. | + | Democrat [[Mike Beebe]] has high approval ratings and is favored to win a second term, despite Arkansas trending Republican in presidential politics. No Republicans have announced their candidacy, although former Congressman Asa Hutchinson may run. |