Arkansas Senate
Tom Cotton (R) vs. Hallie Shoffner (D) vs. Jeff Wadlin (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Tom Cotton
Who they are
In their words: “A sixth-generation Arkansan born in Yell County, an Army combat veteran, and a U.S. Senator fighting to make Arkansas safe and prosperous.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- ★ Immigration & Our Sovereignty
- ★ Lowering Prices for Working Arkansans
- ★ National Security to Keep Arkansas Safe
- ★ Lower Taxes
- ★ Better Healthcare for Arkansas Families
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
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Hallie Shoffner
Who they are
In their words: “Join Hallie Shoffner’s campaign for Senate 2026, fighting for Arkansas families, farmers, and workers against a rigged economic system. Get involved now.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lowering Costs for Working Families
- Lowering Costs for Working Families
- Growing the Economy and Supporting the Workforce
- Growing the Economy and Supporting the Workforce
- Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Hallie Shoffner", checked against FEC records.
Jeff Wadlin
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Joe Biden’s presidency resulted in the worst inflation in a generation. With President Trump inflation is way down, but Tom Cotton is fighting for even lower prices.source
Anyone who has been to the grocery store or paid the bills knows costs are too high. Arkansans work hard, often taking second and third jobs, and still struggle to get by. That is not a personal failure. It is a system rigged against regular people. I want Arkansans to do more than survive.source
Arkansans know how to spend their money better than Washington does. Senator Cotton helped pass the largest tax cut in American history, cutting taxes for families, workers, and small businesses across Arkansas.source
Tom Cotton helped blow a hole in the deficit so the ultra-wealthy could get richer, leaving our kids to pay the price through higher costs and economic instability. That is bad business. I have actually run a business. I know how to balance a budget.source
Senator Cotton has fought to protect rural hospitals, expand access to care, and lower prescription drug costs without turning healthcare over to bureaucrats. He has opposed one-size-fits-all government takeovers and worked to strengthen care for veterans and seniors in Arkansas.source
No one should have to choose between groceries and going to the doctor. No family should face bankruptcy because someone got sick.source
America is a nation of laws, and a country without a border is not a country. Senator Tom Cotton has been one of the strongest voices for securing the border and restoring American sovereignty.source
The Second Amendment is a God-given right. Senator Cotton has a strong pro Second Amendment record of standing up for law-abiding Arkansas gun owners. He has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association.source
Senator Cotton has fought for local control of education, parental rights, and keeping radical ideology out of schools. He has opposed federal overreach and backed efforts to give Arkansas more authority over its schools.source
Strong schools are the backbone of strong communities. If we want Arkansas to grow, we have to invest in the people who educate our kids. That starts with paying teachers and school support staff a wage that reflects their value. No educator should need a second job just to stay in the classroom.source
Arkansas plays a critical role in America’s defense, and Senator Cotton has made sure our state stays at the center of it.source
I am a sixth-generation Arkansas farmer, and I know how hard this life is because I have lived it. Farming is about more than commodities. It is about feeding people and keeping rural communities alive. We need to give farmers more ways to stay in business.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Elections & government ethics, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Tom Cotton (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Republican. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
