LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — During the first two weeks of January, the Sarah for Governor campaign held kickoff fundraisers for the 2026 re-election and raised over $1 million. The two events took place in Little Rock and Jonesboro.
"I am grateful for the strong and generous support as we kickoff my re-election campaign, and I'm proud of the work my administration has done to make the Natural State the best place to live, work, and raise a family. But there's still more to do," Governor Sanders said.
"This is a critical moment in our history. We're defending our freedom and protecting everything we love about our state and country. I'm working with President Trump and charging full speed ahead with a bold, conservative agenda."
Governor Sanders also announced she has hired four senior staff personnel for her 2026 re-election campaign.
“These proven and talented individuals have been crucial to my political operation over the last several years and will help lead us to another victory in 2026. Arkansas has what it takes to compete at the top, and in my second term we will continue delivering transformational education reform, lower taxes, and safer communities," Sanders added.
Sarah for Governor Senior Staff:
Campaign Manager Jordan Powell is a campaign strategist who has served as a consultant, communications advisor, ad maker, and digital expert for gubernatorial, congressional, state house, and issue campaigns across the country. He most recently served as Director of Public Affairs in Governor Sanders' office. Before that he served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Campaign Manager for the Governor's 2022 campaign. In 2016, Jordan served as Deputy Campaign Manager for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign. He has also served as a press secretary on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Senior Advisor Chris Caldwell is the owner of Caldwell Consulting, an Arkansas-based lobbying and political consulting firm, and serves as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner. He served as the Campaign Manager for Governor Sanders' historic victory in 2022. Prior to that, he served as federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Regional Authority during President Trump's first term. A Bryant native and graduate of the University of Arkansas, he also worked for U.S. Senator John Boozman (Ark.) from 2010 to 2018, and managed his 2016 re-election campaign. Chris also served on former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s 2008 presidential bid and then-U.S. Senator Tim Hutchinson’s 2002 campaign.
Finance Director Cathy Lanier is a successful political fundraiser based in the state of Arkansas. She led the record-breaking fundraising efforts of the 2022 Sarah for Governor campaign and has previously worked for Representative French Hill (AR-02) and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (Ark.), as well as Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge. She also worked as a regional finance director for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign in 2016. Cathy grew up in Magnolia.
Director of Accounting and Compliance Megan Turner is a certified public accountant (CPA) and graduate of Ouachita Baptist University. She spent ten years in public accounting and business before joining the political field. Megan specializes in state and federal campaign finance and served as Director of Accounting and Compliance for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee’s 2016 presidential campaign, as well as similar roles for numerous other campaigns and political action committees.
