Republican · U.S. Senate, Arkansas
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present).
Tom Cotton was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas in 1977.
Also running: Hallie Shoffner (D) · Jeff Wadlin (L)
Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.
★ Immigration & Our Sovereignty
America is a nation of laws, and a country without a border is not a country.
★ 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.
★ Law and Order for Safe Families
Every Arkansas family deserves safe streets and secure communities.
★ Lower Taxes
Arkansans know how to spend their money better than Washington does.
★ 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.
★ 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.
The same votes are shown for every member of Congress on the ballot, so records can be compared across states.
| 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.