Incumbent: Tom Cotton (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present).
Farmer and entrepreneur.
Strategy consultant.
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Immigration & border | |
|---|---|
| Cotton ★ Immigration & Our Sovereignty America is a nation of laws, and a country without a border is not a country. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | ShoffnerNo public position found |
| Social Security & Medicare | |
| CottonNo public position found | Shoffner Protecting Social Security and Medicare Tom Cotton voted for the biggest cuts to Social Security and Medicare while giving massive tax breaks to the wealthy. That is who he works for. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Health care | |
| Cotton ★ Better Healthcare for Arkansas Families 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. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | Shoffner Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible No one should have to choose between groceries and going to the doctor. No family should face bankruptcy because someone got sick. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Education | |
| CottonNo public position found | Shoffner Supporting Education and Investing in Opportunity 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. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Crime & public safety | |
| Cotton ★ Law and Order for Safe Families Every Arkansas family deserves safe streets and secure communities. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | ShoffnerNo public position found |
| Taxes & spending | |
| Cotton ★ Lower Taxes Arkansans know how to spend their money better than Washington does. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | ShoffnerNo public position found |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| Cotton ★ Lowering Prices for Working Arkansans 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. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | Shoffner Growing the Economy and Supporting the Workforce Jobs keep leaving Arkansas, and Tom Cotton has done nothing to stop it. He went to Washington, pulled the ladder up behind him, and never looked back. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) Strengthening Unions and Protecting Workers Working people built Arkansas, and unions helped build the middle class. When workers have a voice on the job, wages rise, benefits improve, and workplaces are safer. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Farms & rural | |
| CottonNo public position found | Shoffner Fighting for Farmers and Arkansas Agriculture 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. Original: hallieshoffner.com/platform (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Veterans & military | |
| Cotton ★ National Security to Keep Arkansas Safe Arkansas plays a critical role in America’s defense, and Senator Cotton has made sure our state stays at the center of it. Original: tomcotton.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | ShoffnerNo public position found |
Not Us versus Them. Just Us.
Protect democracy. Defend personal liberty. Create broad-based prosperity.
Affordability, Jobs & Real Competition
Lower costs, break up concentrated power, and give working people a fair chance
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
| Measure | Cotton |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimes Jan 20, 2025 · Senate roll call 7 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulation Jun 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 318 (1st sess.) | Not Voting |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliation Jul 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 372 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting funds Jul 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 411 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorization Oct 9, 2025 · Senate roll call 570 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371) Nov 10, 2025 · Senate roll call 618 (1st sess.) | Yea |
| FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148) Jan 30, 2026 · Senate roll call 20 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644) Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 53 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
| 2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2) Jun 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 163 (2nd sess.) | Yea |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: Hallie Shoffner, Jeff Wadlin. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.