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Arkansas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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Bruce Westerman Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas chairs the House Natural Resources Committee and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → James "Rus" Russell, III Democratic Democratic challenger James "Rus" Russell III seeks Arkansas's 4th Congressional District seat against incumbent Bruce Westerman in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueBruce Westerman
Republican
James "Rus" Russell, III
Democratic
Economy & jobsViews economy as strong but says inflation is still too high Voted 90 yes · 3 no · 1 missedSupports raising wages, equal pay, and fairer taxes on the wealthy
HousingSupports expanding VA construction loans for rural veteran homebuilders Voted 5 yes Supports preventing corporations from driving up rents and expanding homeownership
Health careSupports market-based healthcare reform to lower costs and expand coverage Voted 33 yes Calls healthcare his top issue; supports expanding Medicare and reducing coverage gaps
ImmigrationSupports stronger border enforcement and stricter immigration controls Voted 24 yes · 1 no no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports Hyde Amendment and defunding Planned Parenthood Voted 4 yes Supports bodily autonomy and equal treatment
EducationEmphasizes civics and history education for future generations Voted 30 yes Supports access to free education, college, or job training for all
Climate & energyOpposes Green New Deal; supports all-of-the-above energy approach Voted 113 yes · 2 no Supports clean energy investment and protecting natural resources
Crime & public safetyVoted to fund grants for smaller police departments Voted 77 yes · 1 missedno sourced position
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Voted 59 yes · 2 no no sourced position
Gunsno sourced position Voted 8 yes Supports 2nd Amendment rights with common sense reform
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Voted 16 yes Supports restoring trust in government and campaign finance reform
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Voted 104 yes · 7 no no sourced position

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