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Arkansas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

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Tom Cotton Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Tom Cotton seeks re-election to the U.S. Senate from Arkansas in 2026. Full profile → Hallie Shoffner Democratic Arkansas farmer and small-business owner Hallie Shoffner is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging Sen. Tom Cotton. Full profile → Jeff Wadlin Libertarian Libertarian challenger Jeff Wadlin is running for U.S. Senate in Arkansas in the November 2026 election. Full profile →

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IssueTom Cotton
Republican
Hallie Shoffner
Democratic
Jeff Wadlin
Libertarian
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, energy production, and lower costs for Arkansans Voted 19 yes · 6 no · 2 missedSupports raising minimum wage, cutting taxes for working families, infrastructure investment Supports affordability, antitrust enforcement, lower labor taxes, and balanced budget
HousingLinks immigration to higher housing costs; no dedicated housing policy proposed Voted 2 yes Supports lowering housing costs for working families Supports increasing housing supply and reducing federal barriers to construction
Health careSupports rural healthcare access, lower drug costs; opposes government takeovers Voted 3 yes · 1 no Supports protecting ACA, Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices Supports universal coverage through a public-private system and cost reduction
ImmigrationSupports zero illegal immigration, border wall, and ending chain migration Voted 5 yes Supports reforming (not defunding) ICE; opposes deportation solely for undocumented status Supports border enforcement, humane treatment, and legal immigration pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports pro-life policies including Mexico City Policy Addresses maternal mortality and access to lifesaving care no sourced position
EducationSupports school choice, parental rights, and local control of education Voted 5 yes Supports higher teacher pay, workforce and technical education investment Supports state and local control of education; opposes federal curriculum mandates
Climate & energyOpposes renewable energy mandates; favors domestic fossil fuel expansion Voted 29 yes · 3 no · 1 missedViews climate change as a threat to agriculture; backed carbon fee Accepts climate science; supports all-of-the-above energy strategy
Crime & public safetySupports deporting criminal noncitizens and tougher prison security Voted 9 yes · 1 no Supports law enforcement, community prevention, and addiction treatment Supports law enforcement with due process; opposes civil asset forfeiture without conviction
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes; backed major middle-class tax cut legislation Voted 19 yes · 3 no · 1 missedSupports tax cuts for working families; opposes cuts for wealthy Supports progressive taxation, balanced budget, and closing loopholes
GunsSupports Second Amendment rights; backs deregulating suppressors Voted 1 yes Supports Second Amendment while backing common-sense gun safety laws Defends individual gun rights; opposes semi-automatic bans
Democracy & electionsSupports the SAVE America Act; rejects Democratic election-law criticism Opposes political violence and intimidation Supports ranked-choice voting, term limits, and peaceful transfers of power
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong defense spending and opposed War Powers limits on military ops Voted 15 yes · 7 no Opposes prolonged Iran war; says it harms Arkansas farmers Favors diplomacy and alliances; opposes wars without congressional authorization

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