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Rick
Crawford

Republican Rick Crawford has represented Arkansas's 1st Congressional District since 2011 and chairs the House Intelligence Committee.

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meetrickcrawford.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Steve G. Parsons L+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Rick Crawford (full name Eric A. "Rick" Crawford) is the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District, having served since January 2011 when he was sworn in as part of the 112th Congress. 24 He is a Republican and has been re-elected to each subsequent Congress through the 119th. 25

Before entering Congress, Crawford served in the U.S. Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. After his military service, he worked as a freelance rodeo announcer and producer, in agricultural news reporting and broadcasting, as founder and operator of the AgWatch Network, and as a marketing manager for a John Deere dealer group. 1 He earned a B.S. in Agriculture Business and Economics from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in 1996. 12

Crawford and his family reside in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He grew up in an Air Force family and lived in multiple locations before settling there. 1 As of January 2025, he chairs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 14

Crawford is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. 1011

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Arkansas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District; Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Website
meetrickcrawford.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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

Voting record

How Rick Crawford voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.8%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 14
    debate
    Crawford, Green, and Parsons scheduled to debate on Arkansas TV at 11 a.m.

    All three AR-01 general election candidates — Crawford, Green, and Parsons — are slated to debate on Arkansas TV on October 14, with a rebroadcast at 6 p.m. As of October 12 this event had not yet occurred.

    Exclusive Arkansas TV debates series to feature ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Crawford touts Farm Bill vote and domestic fertilizer production amid fuel, tariff concerns

    An Arkansas Advocate report described fuel and fertilizer costs, the Iran war, tariffs, farming, and healthcare as prominent issues. Crawford favored district infrastructure support and domestic fertilizer production, voted for a $390B House Farm Bill, and called tariffs 'a good conversation starter.'

    Fuel prices, tariffs weigh heavily in east Arkansas' US ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    debate
    Crawford skips ASU-TV debate; livestream cut short by technical problems

    Crawford did not attend the ASU-TV debate between Green and Parsons on October 8. The event's livestream was cut short after technical issues including an initial lack of audio. A Crawford campaign spokesperson said he looked forward to the Arkansas TV debate the following week.

    Arkansas State University’s livestream of 1st Congressional District debate ends early over technical issues | Arkansas Democrat Gazette · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    news
    Arkansas TV announces October debate lineup including Crawford, Green, and Parsons

    Arkansas TV announced a debate series featuring candidates in seven races, including the AR-01 contest with Crawford, Green, and Parsons scheduled for October 14.

    Exclusive Arkansas TV debates series to feature ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln endorses Crawford's Democratic challenger Terri Yarbrough Green

    Former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, who previously represented Arkansas's 1st District in the House, endorsed Democrat Terri Yarbrough Green for Congress on September 22, 2026.

    Former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln Endorses Dr. Terri Green for Congress - NEA Report · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 30
    filing
    Crawford reports $944K raised, $743K spent, $1.03M cash on hand through Q2 2026

    FEC-reported figures summarized by KnowYourReps show Crawford raised $944,302, spent $743,498, and held $1,031,631 in cash on hand through June 30, 2026.

    Arkansas' 1st District Candidates 2026: Who's Running Against Crawford · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; no date or link to endorser announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; no date or link to endorser announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; no date or link to endorser announcement provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide profile; no date or link to endorser announcement provided. Also confirmed by National Right to Life Victory Fund endorsements page. nrlvictoryfund.org
  • Donald Trump, President of the United States official
    Trump endorsed Crawford in a November 2025 post with his "Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election"; exact day not stated in sources. npr.org · Nov 1, 2025

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House AR-01 · RWon153,77473.8%
2020U.S. House AR-01 · RWon237,596100.0%
2018U.S. House AR-01 · RWon138,75768.9%
2016U.S. House AR-01 · RWon183,86676.3%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$944K
Spent
$743K
Cash on hand
$1.03M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0AR01083(opens in a new tab)

Sources 16

  1. [1] Fuel prices, tariffs weigh heavily in east Arkansas' US ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Voter Guide Profile for AR U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Arkansas State University’s livestream of 1st Congressional District debate ends early over technical issues | Arkansas Democrat Gazette(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements | National Right to Life Victory Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Arkansas' 1st District Candidates 2026: Who's Running Against Crawford(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Exclusive Arkansas TV debates series to feature ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] Former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln Endorses Dr. Terri Green for Congress - NEA Report(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] CRAWFORD, ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ (a Representative from Arkansas)(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  9. [9] House approves measure to bring Iran war to close | Arkansas Democrat Gazette(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  10. [10] Trump endorsements in 2026 look much different than 2018 : NPR(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Crawford: The Affordable Care Act Has Been Anything But Affordable(opens in a new tab) Feb 9, 2026
  12. [12] Health Care | U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 28, 2026
  13. [13] Crawford Votes to Deliver Historic Tax Cuts for Middle-Class & Working Americans(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  14. [14] Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-AR-1) Voting Record — Your Rep's Record(opens in a new tab) Apr 12, 2025
  15. [15] Crawford Statement on House Passage of the Budget Resolution(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  16. [16] H.R.1 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Lower Energy Costs Act(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2023
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