Fredrick "Fred" Love

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Runs on the theme "Arkansas Deserves Better," focused on stronger schools, economic opportunity and safer communities.[1]
• Says Arkansas works best "when it works for all of us."[3]
• Says economic growth should reach Delta towns, Ozark communities and Main Streets, not just a few cities.[3]
• Argues recent income tax cuts mostly benefit the wealthiest and make it harder to fund schools, childcare and health care.[5]

Background

• Minority Whip, Arkansas Senate · 2025–present[4]
• State Senator, District 15, Arkansas Senate · 2023–present[4]
• State Representative, Arkansas House of Representatives · 2011–2022[4]
• Community service work, AmeriCorps, Arkansas Foodbank and Pulaski County[6]

Education

• M.P.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock[4]
• B.A., political science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock[4]
• Post-baccalaureate certificate in public health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences[4]

Where they stand

• Education
  Supports literacy investment, school mental health services, fair teacher pay, and opposes policies that move funding away from public classrooms.[2]
• Public Safety
  Would stop construction of the proposed 3,000-bed Franklin County prison and focus on rehabilitation, reentry programs and corrections staffing.[2]
• Health Care
  Supports protecting Medicaid, expanding maternal and mental health services and using telehealth in rural areas.[2]
• Economy & Jobs
  Proposes regional economic development hubs, small-business grants and startup capital, and education partnerships with HBCUs and community colleges.[2],[3]
• Infrastructure
  Supports investment in roads, water, sewer and broadband to make every community business-ready.[2],[3]
• Taxes
  Says cuts to the top income tax rate mainly benefit the wealthiest and make public services harder to fund.[5]
• Housing
  Proposes expanding affordable housing statewide.[2]

Voting record

A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.

In their words