🗳️ North Little Rock Primary 2026

Federal Races

U.S. Senate

Six-year term representing Arkansas in the United States Senate.

Republican Primary

Tom Cotton Incumbent
Republican

U.S. Senator since 2015. Previously served in U.S. House (2013-2015). U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School. Born in Dardanelle, Arkansas.

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Micah Ashby
Republican

Republican challenger for U.S. Senate. Filed to run against incumbent Tom Cotton in the 2026 primary.

Jeb Little
Republican

Republican challenger for U.S. Senate. Filed to run against incumbent Tom Cotton in the 2026 primary.

Democratic Primary

Hallie Shoffner
Democrat

Sixth-generation farmer from Newport, Arkansas. Launched her campaign in July 2025 to challenge Senator Cotton. Focuses on issues affecting working families and rural communities. Emphasizes that "hard work should mean a good life again."

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Ethan Dunbar
Democrat

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Filed to run in the 2026 Democratic primary.

U.S. House — District 2

Two-year term representing Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, which includes most of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, and surrounding areas.

Republican Primary

French Hill Incumbent
Republican

U.S. Representative since 2015. Born in Little Rock in 1956. Businessman and banker before entering politics. Served as a senior advisor to President George H.W. Bush. Currently serves on the House Financial Services Committee. Graduate of Vanderbilt University.

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Chase McDowell
Republican

Conservative challenger running as an "America First" candidate. Describes himself as a "battle-tested backup for President Trump." Emphasizes his working-class background and commitment to representing "forgotten men and women of Arkansas."

Democratic Primary

Chris Jones
Democrat

Former 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Nuclear engineer and founder of a tech company. Graduate of Morehouse College and MIT. Native of Pine Bluff. Campaign focuses on good jobs, quality schools, accessible healthcare, and democratic participation.

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Zach Huffman
Democrat

Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 2. Filed to run in the 2026 Democratic primary.