GOP US Rep. French Hill wins seventh term to central Arkansas seat

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago

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Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill has won a seventh term, fending off his challenger Chris Jones despite efforts from national Democrats to flip the seat.

The Associated Press called the race Thursday at 11:01 a.m.

Jones hoped to capitalize on the sour national mood toward Republicans, with voters deeply unhappy about the cost of living and stubbornly high gas prices amid the war in Iran. He conceded the race to …

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