Steve
Womack
Republican incumbent Steve Womack seeks reelection to Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Steve Womack (born c. 1957) is a Republican U.S. representative from Arkansas, serving the 3rd Congressional District since first being elected in 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Arkansas Tech University (1979) and is a Rogers, Arkansas, native. 14
Before entering Congress, Womack built a career in broadcasting, military service, and finance. He worked as station manager at KURM-AM, served as executive officer of the University of Arkansas ROTC program, and worked as a financial consultant for Merrill Lynch. He retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard in 2009 as a colonel after approximately 30 years of service. 14
At the local level, Womack served on the Rogers City Council in 1982–83 and 1996–97, and as mayor of Rogers from 1998 to 2010. He was first elected to Congress in 2010. In the 119th Congress, he serves on the House Appropriations Committee and chairs its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee. 14
Womack secured the Republican nomination for the 2026 general election and is running as the incumbent for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District seat. 317
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Arkansas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District
- Website
- womackforcongress.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 Steve Womack 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
- 3.7%
- with their party’s majority
- 91%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding 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 · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Did not vote
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
- Nov 3newsGeneral election scheduled for Arkansas's 3rd District
The general election for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with Womack, Ryerse, and Wilson as identified candidates. Some sources also list independent Christopher Hocevar, so the final ballot should be confirmed with official state sources.
Arkansas' 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (AR-3) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 14debateArkansas TV debate scheduled featuring Womack, Ryerse, and Wilson
Arkansas TV announced a debate featuring Womack, Democratic nominee Robb Ryerse, and Libertarian Bobby Wilson, scheduled to livestream October 14 at 2:30 p.m. and rebroadcast October 15 at 7 p.m. The available source announces the event only; no outcome or transcript was available.
Exclusive Arkansas TV debates series to feature ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsWomack hosts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for infrastructure tour in district
Womack's congressional office announced he hosted U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to view projects including the I-49 Alma-to-Barling segment, the River Valley Slackwater Harbor, and Northwest Arkansas National Airport. Womack stated that strong transportation infrastructure keeps communities moving and the economy growing.
Womack Hosts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsHigh costs become central issue in Womack–Ryerse–Wilson race
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported that high costs had become a central issue in the race between Womack, Democratic nominee Robb Ryerse, and Libertarian Bobby Wilson in Arkansas's 3rd District.
High costs become central issue in race for Arkansas' 3rd District ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3filingWomack wins uncontested Republican primary for Arkansas's 3rd District
The AP/NPR Arkansas primary results page lists Steve Womack as running uncontested in the Republican primary for Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District on March 3, 2026.
Arkansas Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Mike Huckabee officialListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- John Boozman officialListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- AIPAC PAC organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- With Honor Fund II organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- Rick Crawford officialListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- Huck PAC organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- Pro-Israel America organizationListed as endorser on iVoterGuide profile; no date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
- President Donald Trump officialTrump's endorsement of Womack's reelection bid: 'Steve Womack has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' Announced by Womack campaign. womackforcongress.com · Nov 3, 2025
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House AR-03 · R | Won | 142,401 | 63.7% |
| 2020 | U.S. House AR-03 · R | Won | 214,960 | 64.3% |
| 2018 | U.S. House AR-03 · R | Won | 148,717 | 64.7% |
| 2016 | U.S. House AR-03 · R | Won | 217,192 | 77.3% |
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
- $1.87M
- Spent
- $1.18M
- Cash on hand
- $2.40M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0AR03055(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] Arkansas Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Steve Womack iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Womack Hosts Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in ...(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] Exclusive Arkansas TV debates series to feature ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] Steve Womack — U.S. Representative (Arkansas, District 3) · Civoren(opens in a new tab) Aug 27, 2026
- [8] Compare AR-03 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2026
- [9] Committee Approves Womack's Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill to ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2026
- [10] Blog 2 — Steve Womack for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
- [11] Defense | U.S. Congressman Steve Womack(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [12] Health Care | U.S. Congressman Steve Womack(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [13] Jobs and the Economy | U.S. Congressman Steve Womack(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
- [14] Immigration | U.S. Congressman Steve Womack - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 5, 2017