Central Arkansas congressional candidates debate independence from Trump, cost of living

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 916

Last Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago

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Democrat Chris Jones said Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill is too closely aligned with President Donald Trump as the two rivals running for a central Arkansas congressional seat that’s gaining national attention debated Thursday.

Hill argued that Congress has attempted to check Trump’s power during his two non-consecutive terms. Jones disagreed, pointing out that the six-term congressman’s voting record has almost always matched Trump’s priorities.

“That’s not holding him …

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