Gov. Sanders names Sam Dubke as communications director

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Sept. 23) that Sam Dubke will serve as her new Communications Director. Dubke previously served as Sanders’ deputy communications director and speechwriter. He replaces Alexa Henning, who left for a job in Washington, D.C.

“Sam is an efficient and effective communicator who has been alongside me since I first entered office,” said Gov. Sanders. “He brings political and public sector experience and, in his new role, he’ll lead a talented team and continue to help me communicate my bold, conservative agenda to Arkansans across the state.”

Dubke joined the governor’s staff as deputy communications director and speechwriter in February of 2023.

Previously, Dubke worked as a speechwriter for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and on the communications teams for the Youngkin for Governor and Trump 2020 campaigns.

Dubke is a Georgetown University graduate.