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Chris
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Democratic challenger Chris Jones is running against Republican incumbent French Hill in Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Chris Jones is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent French Hill. Jones is a Pine Bluff native who now lives in Little Rock with his family. 110

Jones holds bachelor's degrees in mathematics and physics from Morehouse College, and master's degrees in nuclear engineering and technology and policy, as well as a Ph.D. in urban studies and planning, all from MIT. 4 His career has included serving as assistant dean for graduate education at MIT, executive director of Boston's Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, executive director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, and principal at BCT Partners. As of October 2024, his LinkedIn profile lists him as Director of Community and Social Innovation at BCT Partners. 423

Jones was the Democratic nominee for Arkansas governor in 2022, but was not elected. He also served on the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Division of Science and Technology board from 2020 to 2022 as an appointee. He was ordained as a minister in 2017. 426

Jones has received endorsements including from former Vice President Kamala Harris, and his race has been named by the DCCC as one Democrats can win. 227

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Arkansas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Director of Community and Social Innovation at BCT Partners
Website
chrisjonesforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Arkansas Times interviews Jones on AI risks; he draws on nuclear engineering background

    The Arkansas Times published an interview with Jones, a nuclear engineer by training, in which he discussed the risks of artificial intelligence.

    Is AI going to kill us all? We asked nuclear engineer (and Democrat) Chris Jones - Arkansas Times · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Jones emphasizes affordability, healthcare, and accountability in race coverage

    Arkansas Times coverage highlighted Jones's campaign themes of affordability, healthcare, and accountability. Jones had also received endorsements from former VP Kamala Harris and former Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who headlined a Jones rally in Little Rock. A Pritzker PAC also bought TV ads in support.

    Affordability, healthcare, accountability center of heated ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    endorsement
    DCCC adds Jones to coveted Red to Blue program

    The DCCC placed Jones in its Red to Blue program, providing strategic guidance, staff resources, training, and fundraising support. Jones was one of six new candidates added to the program.

    DCCC Announces Six New Candidates to Coveted 2026 'Red to ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Pritzker-linked PAC commits $1M+ in TV ads for Jones over five weeks

    A PAC associated with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker committed more than $1 million in television ads supporting Jones over five weeks. At the time, Democratic ad spending in the race was just over $1 million, while Republican ad buys were nearly $2.7 million, per AdImpact via Politico.

    Hill: Trump's 'lack of favorability' creating challenging politics · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    news
    Jones participates in first Blue Porch Brunch event with Black Democratic candidates

    Jones joined other Black Democratic candidates to discuss politics at the first Blue Porch Brunch event, as reported by the Arkansas Times.

    Black Democratic candidates talk politics during first Blue Porch ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    filing
    Jones campaign reports ~$1.2M raised, $983K spent, $191K cash on hand through June 30

    Based on FEC filings, Jones's campaign raised approximately $1.2 million, spent $983,000, and had $191,000 cash on hand through June 30. These figures exclude outside groups. Hill's campaign had raised and spent more than Jones by this point.

    Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District 2026: Jones vs. Hill | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 17
    endorsement
    Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III stumps for Chris Jones in Conway

    Former U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy III appeared at a Jones campaign event in Conway, Arkansas, lending national Democratic support to the challenger.

    Slideshow: Kennedy scion comes south to stump for Chris Jones · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 12
    poll
    Talk Business & Politics–Hendrix College poll shows Jones at 48%, Hill at 44%

    A poll of 1,112 voters conducted August 12–13 showed Jones leading Hill 48% to 44%, though the 5.3-point margin of error means the difference was within that margin.

    AR-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Aug 1
    news
    DCCC adds Arkansas 2nd District to list of Republican-held seats it aims to flip

    During August, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Arkansas's 2nd District to its target list of Republican-held seats, signaling increased party interest in the Jones–Hill race.

    Affordability, healthcare, accountability center of heated ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. May 8
    poll
    Poll shows Jones leading Hill 46%–43% among registered voters

    A 2040 Strategy Group poll of 660 registered voters showed Jones at 46% and Hill at 43%, with a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Reported by the Arkansas Times.

    More good news for Chris Jones in race against French Hill · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Mar 3
    filing
    Chris Jones wins Democratic primary with 92.6% of the vote

    Jones won the Democratic primary for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District with 92.6% of the vote, per AP results carried by NPR. He will face Republican incumbent French Hill in the November 3 general election.

    Arkansas Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Arkansas Self Employed Women's Association organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Lottie Shackelford official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Tippi McCullough official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • United Auto Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • SpelHouse PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Hold the Line PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • NOW PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Unity First organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Fire PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky official
    Campaign press-release list includes an announcement of his endorsement; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Jim Clyburn official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Vivian Flowers official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • The Collective PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Vote Common Good organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • D4 PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois official
    Named as an endorser on Jones's campaign page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Bennie Thompson official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Kathy Webb official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Blanche Lincoln official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Joy Springer official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Terry Coleman official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Communications Workers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • SMART Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Vortex PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Dirt Road Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Square One PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Demand a Seat organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Rooted & Ready PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • NEA Fund for Children and Public Education organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Robin Kelly official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Joe Kennedy III official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Gabe Amo official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Jamie Scott official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Denise Garner official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Ashley Hudson official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Tracy Steele official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Arkansas AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • United Steelworkers union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • American Postal Workers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Congressional Black Caucus PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Black Church PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Defeat Extremists organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Rodney Slater official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Vic Snyder official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Diana Gonzales Worthen official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Plumbers and Pipefitters Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Win With Black Men organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Groundwork Project PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Arkansas Education Association organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page as 'Recommended by'; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Indivisible LR & Central Arkansas organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Engage Y'all PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Voices for Progress organization
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date provided. chrisjonesforcongress.com
  • Kamala Harris, former U.S. Vice President official
    Former Vice President endorsed Jones in the AR-02 race against Rep. French Hill. katv.com · Aug 26, 2026
  • Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund / Moms Demand Gun Sense Candidate organization
    Everytown announced endorsement of Jones on July 16, 2026, as part of a round of endorsements backing 44 candidates across 20 states. everytown.org · Jul 16, 2026
  • Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation official
    Endorsed Jones in June 2026; KATV reported the endorsement on June 12 and Buttigieg appeared in Little Rock on June 19. katv.com · Jun 12, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.17M
Spent
$983K
Cash on hand
$191K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AR02286(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Arkansas Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] AR-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Chris Jones — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Meet Chris(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Is AI going to kill us all? We asked nuclear engineer (and Democrat) Chris Jones - Arkansas Times(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Affordability, healthcare, accountability center of heated ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  8. [8] DCCC Announces Six New Candidates to Coveted 2026 'Red to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  9. [9] More good news for Chris Jones in race against French Hill(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  10. [10] Press Releases(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  11. [11] Hill: Trump's 'lack of favorability' creating challenging politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  12. [12] Black Democratic candidates talk politics during first Blue Porch ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  13. [13] Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District 2026: Jones vs. Hill | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  14. [14] Slideshow: Kennedy scion comes south to stump for Chris Jones(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  15. [15] Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Chris Jones against Rep. French Hill(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  16. [16] Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
  17. [17] Arkansas political figures react to Supreme Court ruling on ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
  18. [18] Shoffner and Jones have questions about Iran peace plan(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2026
  19. [19] Pete Buttigieg backs Dr. Chris Jones for Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District seat(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2026
  20. [20] Chris Jones said he would not have cut funding for WIC program(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  21. [21] Arkansas' 2nd District Showdown: As March 3rd Nears, Chris ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2026
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