Arkansas Senate Election 2026
Tom Cotton (R) is running. Rating: Solid R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hallie Shoffner | Democratic | |
| Tom Cotton (incumbent) | Republican | Senator since 2015 |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Hallie Shoffner | Tom Cotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | Talk Business/Hendrix College | 41% | 50% |
Average of the 1 most recent polls: Hallie Shoffner 41%, Tom Cotton 50%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Tom Cotton (R)
- 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
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.