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2026 Race · Arkansas

U.S. House (District 4)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in Arkansas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Bruce Westerman (Republican) and James Russell (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Bruce Westerman (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

James Russell

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Bruce Westerman

Republican · Since January 2015

Chair

Natural Resources

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Natural Resources· Chair
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9250

    Great American Outdoors Act 250

  • HR.8840

    Fair Care Act of 2026

2026 Arkansas U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in Arkansas in 2026?

Bruce Westerman (Republican) and James Russell (Democratic). Bruce Westerman is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Arkansas U.S. House (District 4) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Arkansas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Bruce Westerman, a Republican, currently represents Arkansas, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Bruce Westerman serve on?

Bruce Westerman serves on House Committee on Natural Resources and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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