Robb
Ryerse
Democratic pastor and nonprofit leader challenging Republican Steve Womack in Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Robb Ryerse is the Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent Steve Womack in Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 14 He describes himself as a pastor and nonprofit leader who has lived in Springdale, Arkansas, for approximately 20 years with his wife, with whom he co-founded Vintage Fellowship. 2
Ryerse previously ran for the same congressional seat in 2018. 2 Beyond his pastoral work, he has served as political director of Vote Common Good and has been involved in leadership with the nonprofit New Beginnings, according to a Wild Goose Festival speaker biography. 16
He has also been described as a pastor-turned-political strategist and has participated in events such as the Wild Goose Festival, where he has spoken on topics of faith and civic engagement. 1617 The available sources do not document his educational background or any prior elected offices.
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Arkansas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- robbforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 14debateScheduled: AR-03 televised debate with Ryerse, Womack, and Wilson on Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS is scheduled to air a debate featuring Democrat Robb Ryerse, Republican Steve Womack, and Libertarian Bobby Wilson. As of the announcement, this debate had not yet occurred.
Arkansas TV announces lineup for state, federal debates next month - · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 11endorsementDemocrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus endorses Ryerse for AR-03
The Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus' 2026 endorsed-candidates list, last updated October 11, includes Robb Ryerse as an endorsed candidate.
2026 Endorsed Candidates of the ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsHigh costs emerge as central issue in AR-3 three-candidate race
An Arkansas Democrat-Gazette report identified high costs as a central issue in the race between Womack, Ryerse, and Wilson, though detailed positions attributed to Ryerse were not available from the article excerpt.
High costs become central issue in race for Arkansas' 3rd District ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsRyerse speaks at Springdale community event, warns against leaving working families behind amid growth
At the Chickin, Peelin' & Politickin' event in Springdale, Ryerse commented on Northwest Arkansas's growth, saying: 'I think it's really important for us to make sure that no working families get left behind in the process of that growth.'
Northwest Arkansas growing pains, national concerns top ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28debateArkansas PBS announces October 14 debate featuring Ryerse, Womack, and Wilson
Arkansas PBS announced a televised debate for October 14 including Republican Steve Womack, Democrat Robb Ryerse, and Libertarian Bobby Wilson. The debate is scheduled to livestream at 2 p.m. and rerun at 7 p.m.
Arkansas TV announces lineup for state, federal debates next month - · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsRyerse listed as Democratic general-election candidate for AR-03 on November 3 ballot
A candidate-record profile checked September 24 confirmed Ryerse is the Democratic candidate facing Republican incumbent Steve Womack and Libertarian Bobby Wilson in the November 3 general election.
Robb Ryerse (D) — U.S. Representative, AR-03 | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingRyerse fundraising figures: $120,526 raised, $114,576 spent, $5,951 cash on hand (FEC cutoff)
FEC filings through June 30, 2026, reproduced in a race profile, show Robb Ryerse raised $120,526, spent $114,576, and held $5,951 cash on hand. These figures are not current to October.
Arkansas' 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (AR-3) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Rep. Katie Porter officialListed on the campaign's endorsements page. No date stated. robbforcongress.com
- Rep. Ted Lieu officialListed on the campaign's endorsements page. No date stated. robbforcongress.com
- Track AIPAC / Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption organizationListed on Track AIPAC's endorsements page (updated October 7, 2026) as a supported Democratic candidate for AR-03 in the November 3 general election. No endorsement date stated. trackaipac.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $121K
- Spent
- $115K
- Cash on hand
- $5,951
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AR03128(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] Our Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] 2026 Endorsed Candidates of the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Northwest Arkansas growing pains, national concerns top ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Arkansas' 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (AR-3)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] High costs become central issue in race for Arkansas' 3rd District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Our Values | Robb for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Arkansas TV announces lineup for state, federal debates next month -(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] Robb Ryerse (D) — U.S. Representative, AR-03 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] Fight Climate Change(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2025