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Candidates › Arkansas U.S. Senate race › 2025–2026
Tom Cotton
R Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Arkansas
Senator since 2015
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- On the ballot
- Won the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 480,868 votes (54.3%)
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Immigration & Our Sovereignty
- Lowering Prices for Working Arkansans
- National Security to Keep Arkansas Safe
- Law and Order for Safe Families
- Lower Taxes
- In Congress
- Senator since 2015 · votes with their party 99.8% of the time · chairs Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. See the record · Office phone 202-224-2353
- Money
- $7.1M raised, $9.5M spent, $5.1M cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 19% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 18% from Arkansas · largest committee giver NRSC, $62K
- Outside groups
- $665.4K supporting Cotton
- Backed by
- Arkansas Narcotic Officers Association · Arkansas Municipal Police Association · National Federation of Independent Businesses and 1 more. As the campaign lists them
- Polling
- 50% in the latest poll (Hendrix College) · leads Hallie Shoffner by 12.5 points on average. The polls
- Sponsored most in
- International Affairs, Crime and Law Enforcement, Armed Forces and National Security
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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. He backed President Trump’s border enforcement policies, fought to end catch-and-release, and pushed to finish the wall. He voted to pass the Laken Riley Act to deport criminal illegal aliens. He has consistently voted to deport criminal illegal aliens and crack down on drug and human trafficking that harms Arkansas communities.
Cotton authored the RAISE Act to fix our broken legal immigration system by ending chain migration and putting American workers first. His position is simple: the right amount of illegal immigration is zero, and Arkansas families should be protected from illegal immigration.
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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.
Senator Cotton has fought to lower costs by getting rid of the Democrats Green New Deal regulations and supporting American energy, which means lower costs for Arkansans and jobs right here at home. He helped pass the Working Families Tax Cut to put more money back in the pockets of Arkansas families. He also backed the largest tax cut in American history and has consistently voted against the spending that drove inflation higher.
He has also authored legislation to protect Arkansans from the costs associated with data centers.
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Arkansas plays a critical role in America’s defense, and Senator Cotton has made sure our state stays at the center of it.
As a former Army officer and combat veteran, Cotton has fought to strengthen the military and deliver major investments for Arkansas military installations and defense industries. Senator Cotton has delivered billions in Arkansas investments in Pine Bluff, Fort Ebbing, and across the state. Those investments support good jobs in Arkansas and strengthen America’s ability to deter China, Russia, Iran, and terrorists.
Cotton has also led the fight against Communist China by protecting U.S. supply chains, stopping Chinese espionage, and defending American technology and industry.
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Every Arkansas family deserves safe streets and secure communities.
Senator Cotton has pushed back against the Left’s soft-on-crime agenda by backing law enforcement, opposing defunding the police, and supporting tougher penalties for violent criminals, drug traffickers, and repeat offenders. Senator Cotton has been endorsed by leading Arkansas law enforcement officials and groups, and backs the blue 100%.
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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. He has voted to stop tax hikes, oppose IRS expansion, and keep more of your paycheck in your pocket.
Senator Cotton passed no tax on tips, no tax on social security, and stopped the radical left from raising taxes on every Arkansan.
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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.
Senator Cotton is responsible for ending the Obamacare Insurance Mandate that fined tens of thousands of Arkansas families for being unable to afford insurance.
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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. He has opposed gun control schemes that punish honest citizens and instead pushed for tougher enforcement against violent criminals and gangs.
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Arkansas values are under attack from radical ideologies pushed by the far left.
Senator Cotton has been a leader in fighting woke indoctrination in schools, Critical Race Theory, and policies that divide kids by race or undermine parents’ rights. He has also stood up for life, religious freedom, and the right of parents to raise their children without government interference. When the Arkansas legislature made Arkansas the first state to ban harmful trans surgeries on kids, Senator Cotton stood up for Arkansas against radical liberals that attacked our state.
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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.
Cotton supports school choice so parents can pick the best option for their children. He has pushed to keep politics out of the classroom and focus on reading, writing, math, history, and civics. He also supports higher teacher pay and policies that reward good teachers so Arkansas can attract and keep the best educators.
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