Sanders Wins Arkansas Governor Race

First Woman to Serve as Governor

Inaugurated on January 10, 2023

On November 9, 2022, Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected as the 47th Governor of Arkansas, making history as the first woman to hold the office in the state's history. She is also the youngest governor currently serving in the United States.

Sanders, who served as White House press secretary under former President Donald Trump, was inaugurated on January 10, 2023. In her inaugural address, she pledged to unite the state and focus on economic development and education.

Sanders' victory is a significant milestone for the state of Arkansas, which has never had a female governor before. Her election is also a testament to the growing number of women holding leadership positions in politics.