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Candidates › AR-02 race › 2025–2026
Chris Jones
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, AR-02
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 123,096 votes (49.1%) · 2 of 2
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Voting Begins in:
- AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL
- ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL
- OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
- Money
- $2M raised, $1.7M spent, $274.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 27% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 74% from Arkansas · largest committee giver NO SURRENDER FUND, $5K
- Outside groups
- $16.9K supporting, $3.1M opposing Jones
- Backed by
- Kamala D. Harris · Pete Buttigieg · Rodney Slater and 76 more. As the campaign lists them
- Polling
- 48% in the latest poll (Emerson College). The polls
4 priorities from chrisjonesforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
We can build an economy that lifts every community. Good jobs, fair wages, small business growth, high-quality internet access, and hospitals that stay open in rural towns. That’s how we strengthen opportunity across the state.
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Every family deserves the chance to thrive. Stronger schools, a full range of comprehensive maternal health support, addiction support and recovery, and food security must be part of the foundation for healthy communities.
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Our government should invest in our people. Early childhood education, hands-on apprenticeships, and training in both technology and the trades will prepare our children and our workforce for tomorrow.
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Democracy belongs to all of us. Fair maps, secure and accessible elections, a government you can trust, and leaders who listen are the guardrails that protect our voice and our future.
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Making life more affordable for Arkansas families by addressing the cost of living.
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I believe in affordability for all. To me that means families should be able to live, work, raise children, and retire in Arkansas without constantly falling behind.
Too many Arkansas families are working harder than ever, yet groceries, healthcare, housing, childcare, and energy costs rise faster than paychecks.
I believe in bringing back economic security and opportunity to working families.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Increase the availability of safe, affordable housing options for homeowners, renters, and first-time buyers while also bringing energy costs within the home down.
- Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering out-of-pocket costs for individuals and working families.
- Invest in education, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities to set Arkansans up for successful careers.
- Strengthen retirement security, through savings opportunities and secure retirement planning.
- Promoting affordable, accessible childcare options that support working families and strengthen the workforce.
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Creating strong bonds between the government and the People by upholding clear ethics.
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I believe accountability for all looks like a government that answers to the People.
The current systems of government may be better suited to private interests than for the general public.
I will stand up for a healthy democracy that actively strengthens the trust between the government and the People.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Create stronger and clearer ethical standards for transparent communication between the government and the People. Consumers will be adequately informed and protected.
- Require that officials and leaders will transparently explain decisions, responsibly handle public funding, and answer to citizens.
- Establish finance reform in the process of campaigns, disclosing political spending accurately to voters.
- Protecting citizens by upholding a high ethical standard in office by enacting out policy that prevents fraud and misconduct by elected governmental officials.
- Encourage active engagement and participation in elections and civil debate and discussion.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/accountability
Creating opportunity by promoting access to jobs, infrastructure, education, and economic growth.
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I believe opportunity for all is the outcome of affordability and accountability.
When families can afford a good life and the government is accountable to the people it serves, more becomes possible & communities can begin to thrive. Thriving communities are built on opportunity: secure jobs, supported local infrastructure, encouraged entrepreneurships, and a growing job market.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Prioritize rural development, because where you live should not determine what opportunities are available to you.
- Supporting the creation, expansion, and sustainability of small businesses & local entrepreneurs through financing, training, and market access.
- Expand opportunities for workforce development by building workers’ skills, education, and training to meet current and future labor market needs.
- Increase access to reliable high-speed internet, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to support workforce operations and education.
- Growing Arkansas’s economy by attracting investment, talent, and innovation.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/opportunity