Shoffner, Cotton win primaries for U.S. Senate seat in Arkansas

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 907

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Arkansans will have a choice between two-term incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton and Democratic newcomer Hallie Shoffner in November’s general election.

Additionally, central Arkansas voters will have a choice between Democrat Chris Jones and Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill in the general election.

Cotton won a three-person primary for the GOP nomination, while Shoffner defeated Ethan Dunbar in the Democratic primary. Cotton on Facebook that he was honored to continue to have Republican …

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