Incumbent Republican governor Mike Huckabee defeated Democratic State Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher.

[2][3] Fisher began the campaign by unveiling plans on issues such as prescription drugs, education and domestic violence.

[3] She also attacked Huckabee for mismanagement and likened him to a dictator for his response to criticism over cost overruns in a new computer system.

[5] However Huckabee responded that he had signed more death warrants and executed more people than any other governor of Arkansas.

[6] Huckabee called on voters to support him due to the progress in education, health care and the economy during his period as governor.