2026 Elections · Arkansas

Arkansas's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Arkansas congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Arkansas's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Rick Crawford (Republican), Terri Green (Democratic) and Steve G. Parsons (Libertarian).

  • Rick CrawfordRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Rick Crawford's sponsored bills →
  • Terri GreenDemocratic✓ Verified
    $112K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Steve G. ParsonsLibertarian✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Terri Green prioritizes affordability, highlighting the impact of rising gas and diesel prices on working families, and supports accessible, affordable healthcare with local maternity care for women 14. Rick Crawford emphasizes agriculture's role in Arkansas's economy and national security, supporting farm safety nets and opposing EPA overreach, while opposing the Affordable Care Act and favoring patient-centered healthcare with market-based reforms 25. Steve G. Parsons criticizes both major parties for poor control over government size, spending, and taxes, and pledges not to accept campaign donations 10.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRick CrawfordRepublicanTerri GreenDemocraticSteve G. ParsonsLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Crawford emphasizes agriculture as a cornerstone of Arkansas's economy and national security, supporting farm safety nets and opposing EPA overreach.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rick Crawford votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Green says affordability is her top priority, citing sharp increases in gas and diesel prices that hurt working families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Terri Green says affordability is her top priority, citing sharp increases in gas and diesel prices that hurt working families 1. Rick Crawford emphasizes agriculture as a cornerstone of Arkansas's economy and national security, supporting farm safety nets and opposing EPA overreach 2. He votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 3.
Healthcare

Crawford opposes the Affordable Care Act, favoring patient-centered healthcare with market-based reforms to lower costs and increase access.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Crawford opposes the Affordable Care Act, favoring patient-centered healthcare with more choice, lower costs, and repeal and replacement of the ACA.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Rick Crawford votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Green supports accessible, affordable healthcare to prevent financial hardship from illness and to ensure women have local maternity care.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Terri Green supports accessible, affordable healthcare to prevent financial hardship from illness and to ensure women have local maternity care 1. Rick Crawford opposes the Affordable Care Act and favors patient-centered healthcare with market-based reforms to lower costs and increase access 23. He has voted yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities 4.
Immigration

Rick Crawford votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration enforcement measures, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Rick Crawford votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Abortion

Crawford co-introduced legislation to protect life at all stages by ending assisted suicide in Washington, D.C.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Rick Crawford votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Green supports strong infrastructure investments including safe roads, reliable broadband, excellent public schools, and utilities that balance environmental integrity with community needs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Parsons says both major parties have a poor record controlling the size of government, spending and taxes, and pledges not to accept campaign donations.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Terri Green supports strong infrastructure investments including safe roads, reliable broadband, excellent public schools, and utilities that balance environmental integrity with community needs 1. Rick Crawford votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 2. Steve G. Parsons says both major parties have a poor record controlling the size of government, spending and taxes, and pledges not to accept campaign donations 3.
Energy & Environment

Crawford supports scaling back EPA overreach and advancing agricultural innovation to maintain national security and economic strength.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Rick Crawford votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, HEATS Act, and FIRE Act, but nay on nationwide consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Crawford supports national security efforts including Explosive Ordnance Disposal and has voted against additional aid to Ukraine.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Rick Crawford votes nay on removing US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments extension (failed).

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Terri Green says affordability is her top priority, citing sharp increases in gas and diesel prices that hurt working families. Rick Crawford emphasizes agriculture as a cornerstone of Arkansas's economy and national security, supporting farm safety nets and opposing EPA overreach. He votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Terri Green supports accessible, affordable healthcare to prevent financial hardship from illness and to ensure women have local maternity care. Rick Crawford opposes the Affordable Care Act and favors patient-centered healthcare with market-based reforms to lower costs and increase access. He has voted yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Terri Green supports strong infrastructure investments including safe roads, reliable broadband, excellent public schools, and utilities that balance environmental integrity with community needs. Rick Crawford votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts. Steve G. Parsons says both major parties have a poor record controlling the size of government, spending and taxes, and pledges not to accept campaign donations.