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2026 Race · Arkansas

U.S. Senate

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. Senate in Arkansas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Tom Cotton (Republican), Hallie Shoffner (Democratic), and Jeff Wadlin (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Tom Cotton (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Hallie Shoffner

Democratic

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Jeff Wadlin

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Tom Cotton

Republican · Since January 2015

Chairman

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Joint Economic Committee
  • Armed Services
  • Energy and Natural Resources

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • S.4939

    A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review certain medical devices...

  • S.4795

    FREEDOM Act

2026 Arkansas U.S. Senate — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Arkansas in 2026?

Tom Cotton (Republican), Hallie Shoffner (Democratic), and Jeff Wadlin (Libertarian). Tom Cotton is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Arkansas U.S. Senate 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?

Tom Cotton, a Republican, currently represents Arkansas, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Tom Cotton serve on?

Tom Cotton serves on Joint Economic Committee, Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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