Campaign At the start of the election campaign Huckabee was expected to win the election easily with a
poll in July showing him 16% ahead. Fisher began the campaign by unveiling plans on issues such as
prescription drugs,
education and
domestic violence. Huckabee's record as governor became an issue in the election with Fisher's campaign attacking Huckabee for granting
clemency to violent criminals, including a rapist. Huckabee called on voters to support him due to the progress in education, health care and the economy during his period as governor. Huckabee also criticised Fisher for receiving help from former governor
Bill Clinton, describing him as having had his turn. Huckabee's lead in the polls declined as the election neared, with a poll in September showing him with a 12% lead and one in mid-October showing him 10% ahead.
Predictions Results Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic •
Arkansas (Largest city:
Stuttgart) •
Ashley (Largest city:
Crossett) •
Bradley (largest city:
Warren) •
Clark (largest city:
Arkadelphia) •
Conway (Largest city:
Morrilton) •
Craighead (Largest city:
Jonesboro) •
Crittenden (Largest city:
West Memphis) •
Dallas (Largest city:
Fordyce) •
Desha (largest city:
Dumas) •
Fulton (Largest city:
Salem) •
Greene (Largest city:
Paragould) •
Hempstead (largest city:
Hope) •
Hot Spring (Largest city:
Malvern) •
Izard (Largest city:
Horseshoe Bend) •
Jefferson (largest city:
Pine Bluff) •
Lafayette (Largest city:
Stamps) •
Lincoln (largest city:
Star City) •
Little River (largest city:
Ashdown) •
Monroe (largest city:
Clarendon) •
Mississippi (largest city:
Osceola) •
Nevada (Largest city:
Prescott) •
Ouachita (Largest city:
Camden) •
Phillips (largest city:
Helena-West Helena) •
Poinsett (largest city:
Harrisburg) •
Pulaski (largest city:
Little Rock) •
Sevier (Largest city:
De Queen) ==References==