Republican Sen. Tom Cotton focus of GOP, Democratic primaries

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 1,284

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Four Arkansans on the ballot Tuesday want to replace U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton this year, and the two Republicans and two Democrats all said they believe the two-term senator has not been representing Arkansas.

Hallie Shoffner of Little Rock and Lewisville Mayor Ethan Dunbar will face each other in the Democratic primary March 3. Jeb Little of Harrison and Micah Ashby of Bradford are challenging Cotton in the GOP primary. Dunbar is the only …

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