Fredrick Love
Fredrick Love (Democratic Party) is a member of theArkansas State Senate, representingDistrict 15. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Love (Democratic Party) is running for election forGovernor of Arkansas. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary onMarch 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Frederick Love earned a B.A. in political science and government and an M.A. in public administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1999 and 2004, respectively. Love's career experience includes working as the director of community services of the Pulaski County government. He has served on the Pulaski County Child and Youth Services Advisory Board and the board of Women and Children First.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Love was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee,Vice-Chair
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Boys State Committee
2023-2024
Love was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee,Vice Chair
2021-2022
Love was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- House Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
2019-2020
Love was assigned to the following committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
- Legislative Council
- House City, County and Local Affairs Committee,Vice Chairperson
- House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus,Vice-Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| •City, County and Local Affairs, Vice chair |
| •Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Love served on the following committees:
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Love served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Love served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| •Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
| •Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| •Revenue and Taxation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2026
General election
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General election for Governor of Arkansas
IncumbentSarah Huckabee Sanders is running in the general election for Governor of Arkansas on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Arkansas
Fredrick Love andSupha Xayprasith-Mays are running in the Democratic primary for Governor of Arkansas on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentSarah Huckabee Sanders advanced from the Republican primary for Governor of Arkansas.
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2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 15
Fredrick Love defeatedCharles Guidry in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fredrick Love (D) | 86.1 | 16,325 |
| Charles Guidry (L) | 13.9 | 2,625 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 18,950 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Fredrick Love advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 15.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 15
Charles Guidry advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 15 on February 20, 2022.
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2020
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29
IncumbentFredrick Love won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Fredrick Love (D) | 100.0 | 7,557 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,557 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentFredrick Love advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29.
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. IncumbentFredrick Love won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29
IncumbentFredrick Love advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 on May 22, 2018.
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2016
Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.
The reason for thelow competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties.Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.
TheDemocratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win thestate Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.
Ballotpedia spoke to political analystRichard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.
The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.[3]
IncumbentFredrick Love defeatedGlen Schwarz in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 general election.[4]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Fredrick LoveIncumbent | 86.39% | 6,844 | |
| Libertarian | Glen Schwarz | 13.61% | 1,078 | |
| Total Votes | 7,922 | |||
| Source:Arkansas Secretary of State | ||||
IncumbentFredrick Love ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 Democratic Primary.[5][6]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Fredrick LoveIncumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for theArkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on June 10, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. IncumbentFredrick Love was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2012
Love ran for re-election in the2012 election forArkansas House of Representatives, District 29. Love ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012 general election as well.[9][10][11]
2010
Love defeatedArchie Frank Adcock in the May 18 primary. He then defeated IndependentRick Daes in the November 2 general election.[12][13]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 35 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fredrick Love (D) | 3,995 | |||
| Rick Daes (I) | 891 | |||
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fredrick Love (D) | 1,299 | |||
| Archie Frank Adcock (D) | 939 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Love’s campaign website stated the following:
| “ | VALUES Faith Faith has always been Fred Love’s foundation. Raised in St. Paul United Methodist Church, he learned early that faith is not just what you believe, but how you live. His mother, Sandra, gave him a motto that still guides him today: “Be in service to mankind.” Fred carries his own reminder with him as well: “You’re blessed to be a blessing.” For Fred, faith means showing up for others. It means giving back when you have abundance and standing with neighbors when they’re in need.It is reflected in his marriage to ShaRhonda, in raising their two children, and in his service to Arkansas. Fred believes people themselves are walking blessings — called to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Hard Work Fred’s work ethic was shaped on his grandparents’ farm. His grandfather, Isaiah Norwood, a brick mason and one of the first African Americans in the community to own land, taught him responsibility and pride in hard labor. His grandmother reinforced the lesson that generosity must accompany work. Her saying — “If you keep putting out, God will keep blessing”— reminded Fred that hard work and service go hand in hand. As a boy, he rose early to feed chickens, tend cows, and work the garden. Though classmates teased him for being “country,” Fred learned lessons that never left him: rise early, do your work, and carry your responsibilities with pride. Community Fred’s grandparents also taught him that community is family. They fed neighbors, checked on friends, and opened their home to anyone in need. Fred saw firsthand that when everyone in a community is cared for, the whole community thrives. He believes this spirit of community is too often missing in modern society, and he is determined to bring it back. For Fred, true community means compassion, accountability, and fellowship — treating your neighbor as you would your own family. Education Fred knows education is the great equalizer. As a child who faced setbacks, teachers and mentors stepped in to hold him accountable and push him to rise higher. Educators like Joyce Elliott opened doors for him, helping him realize his potential and setting him on the path to leadership. As the first in his family to attend college, Fred nearly flunked out before rediscovering his purpose through political science and public service. With hard work, help from his grandmother, and a job at McDonald’s, he persevered. Fred and his wife ShaRhonda instill the same lesson in their children today: education is an inheritance that no one can take away. PRIORITIES Why This Platform Matters Fred’s platform is built on the values that shaped his life: faith, hard work, community, and education. From childhood struggles with surgery, homelessness, and hardship to serving as a State Senator delivering results, Fred has lived the challenges Arkansas families face. His vision is simple: measure success not by headlines, but by lives improved. Fred Love is running for Governor to create an Arkansas where every child can learn, every family can thrive, and every community has the tools to grow. Economic Development: Building Opportunity Everwhere Fred knows what it means to grow up with little, and he believes no child’s future should be determined by their zip code. From the Delta to the Ozarks, he will invest in small businesses, workforce training, and infrastructure so communities don’t just survive — they thrive. His plan includes:
Education: The Great Equalizer Fred’s story proves the power of education. Teachers and mentors pushed him to rise higher, and now he’s committed to ensuring every child gets the same chance. His plan:
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Fred believes safety is about more than punishment — it’s about second chances. He will:
Healthcare: Access for Everyone Fred believes healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Every Arkansan deserves affordable, quality care no matter where they live. His plan will:
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| —Fred Love’s campaign website (2026)[15] | ||
2022
Fredrick Love did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Fredrick Love did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2022 | Arkansas State Senate District 15 | Won general | $79,513 | $48,608 |
| 2020 | Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 | Won general | $18,161 | N/A** |
| 2018 | Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 | Won general | $10,550 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Arkansas House of Representatives, District 29 | Won | $29,083 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Arkansas State House, District 29 | Won | $19,295 | N/A** |
| 2012 | Arkansas State House, District 29 | Won | $18,887 | N/A** |
| 2010 | Arkansas State House, District 35 | Won | $21,223 | N/A** |
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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2022
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In 2022, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, theArkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 91stArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90thArkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90thArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the 89thArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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2012
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2011
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In 2011, the 88thArkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Notable endorsements
This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia'scoverage scope.
| Endorsee | Election | Stage | Outcome |
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| Joe Biden source (D, Working Families Party) | President of the United States (2020) | Primary | Won General |
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Governor of Arkansas | Officeholder Arkansas State Senate District 15 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑LinkedIn, "Fredrick Love," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑Arkansas Senate, "Fredrick J. Love," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑VoteNaturally.org, "Primary results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑Fred Love's campaign website, “Values & Priorities,” accessed January 15, 2026
- ↑16.016.1Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mark Johnson (R) | Arkansas State Senate District 15 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Arkansas House of Representatives District 29 2011-2023 | Succeeded by Rick McClure (R) |
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