Tom Cotton

Republican candidate in the Arkansas Senate race, November 3, 2026. Senator since 2015. Incumbent.

Documented positions

• Says Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided; voted to protect infants who survive abortions. (2020) source
• Opposed an earned path to citizenship. (2012) source
• Supported repealing the Affordable Care Act. (2012) source
• Backed cutting the corporate tax rate to 21% and ending the estate tax. (2017) source
• Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge. (2012) source
• Says there can be no peace with Iran's ayatollahs; backs presidential authority to use force against Iran. (2026) source
• Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous. (2023) source
• Favors school choice and competition. (2012) source
• Opposed same-sex marriage and supported DOMA. (2012) source

Each position is taken from the linked source; dates show when it was recorded.

Estimated lane

Where no documented position exists, the Atlas estimates answers from the Mainstream Republican lane of the Republican Party. These estimates are labelled “est.” on the race page and are not the candidate’s stated views.

Race information last updated October 24, 2026.