Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins Arkansas governor's race

• Yes, but: In October, Sanders' campaign began publicly outlining her positions on public safety and education.

Context: The daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Sanders served as the White House press secretary for two years during former President Trump's administration.

State of play: Sanders will succeed Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a popular moderate conservative leader.

• She inherits a record $1.6 billion revenue surplus, and economic opportunity rooted in traditional industries like steel production and new industry, including next-gen transportation.
• Arkansas' poor health statistics, low education scores, high crime rates and a crowded prison system are just a few challenges she faces.

Of note: Trump endorsed Sanders in 2021.

The intrigue: Sanders has been floated as a possible running mate for Trump should he make another bid for president in 2024.

• "Sarah is focused on winning [the governor's race] and serving as governor for eight years," Sanders' spokesperson, Judd Deere, told Axios via email.

What we're watching: Hutchinson, who is term-limited out of office, has said he'll wait until after the midterm elections to announce whether he plans to run for president.