2026 Elections · Arkansas

Arkansas's 2nd 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 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

French Hill (Republican) and Chris Jones (Democratic).

  • French HillRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.0M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See French Hill's sponsored bills →
  • Chris JonesDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.8M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Chris Jones supports price stability and affordability measures for Arkansas' farming industry affected by tariffs and advocates extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Arkansas to 12 months after birth 14. French Hill supports cutting taxes, lowering costs, and promoting economic growth through legislation that modernizes housing and reduces regulatory barriers, and he votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, financial exploitation prevention, early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and patient support 235.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 15, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueFrench HillRepublicanChris JonesDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

French Hill supports cutting taxes, lowering costs, and promoting economic growth and job creation through legislation that modernizes housing, reduces regulatory barriers, and fosters small business growth.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

French Hill 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

Jones supports building an economy that lifts every community through good jobs, fair wages, small business growth, and high-quality internet access.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jones supports price stability and affordability measures for Arkansas' farming industry, which has been hurt by tariffs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Chris Jones supports building an economy that lifts every community through good jobs, fair wages, small business growth, and high-quality internet access 1. He also supports price stability and affordability measures for Arkansas' farming industry, which has been hurt by tariffs 2. French Hill supports cutting taxes, lowering costs, and promoting economic growth and job creation through legislation that modernizes housing, reduces regulatory barriers, and fosters small business growth 3. He votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 4.
Healthcare

French Hill votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Jones supports expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering out-of-pocket costs for individuals and working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Jones says the federal government should extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Arkansas to 12 months after birth.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Chris Jones supports expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering out-of-pocket costs for individuals and working families 1. He also says the federal government should extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Arkansas to 12 months after birth 2. French Hill votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities 3.
Immigration

French Hill supports securing the border and fighting illegal immigration through legislation mandating detention of criminal illegal aliens and acts targeting fentanyl and overdose prevention.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

French Hill votes yea on securing America, supporting Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, stopping illegal entry, and related immigration acts, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

French Hill votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

French Hill believes in protecting the unborn and is endorsed by pro-life organizations, reflecting his pro-life stance.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

French Hill supports tax cuts including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, expanding Health Savings Accounts, and capping the federal long-term capital gains tax at 15 percent to reduce tax burdens for families and…

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

French Hill 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

Jones supports making life more affordable by addressing the cost of living, including energy costs and housing affordability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Chris Jones supports making life more affordable by addressing the cost of living, including energy costs and housing affordability 1. French Hill supports tax cuts such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, expanding Health Savings Accounts, and capping the federal long-term capital gains tax at 15 percent to reduce tax burdens for families 2. He also voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 3.
Energy & Environment

French Hill supports conservation efforts including wilderness protection and sustainable river programs through legislation funding the Army Corps of Engineers and expanding protected wilderness areas.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

French Hill votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

French Hill votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Chris Jones supports building an economy that lifts every community through good jobs, fair wages, small business growth, and high-quality internet access. He also supports price stability and affordability measures for Arkansas' farming industry, which has been hurt by tariffs. French Hill supports cutting taxes, lowering costs, and promoting economic growth and job creation through legislation that modernizes housing, reduces regulatory barriers, and fosters small business growth. 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?

Chris Jones supports expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering out-of-pocket costs for individuals and working families. He also says the federal government should extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers in Arkansas to 12 months after birth. French Hill votes yea on acts reauthorizing early childhood programs, rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Chris Jones supports making life more affordable by addressing the cost of living, including energy costs and housing affordability. French Hill supports tax cuts such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, expanding Health Savings Accounts, and capping the federal long-term capital gains tax at 15 percent to reduce tax burdens for families. He also voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.