2026 Elections · Arkansas

Arkansas's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Steve Womack (Republican), Robb Ryerse (Democratic) and Bobby Wilson (Libertarian).

  • Steve WomackRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $2.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Steve Womack's sponsored bills →
  • Robb RyerseDemocratic✓ Verified
    $159K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Bobby WilsonLibertarian

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Robb Ryerse supports raising wages and creating stable jobs through local industry investment, and he advocates for Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare as a human right and improve mental health care accessibility 13. Steve Womack votes yea on acts supporting small business and financial protections, including H.R. 6955 and H.R. 7128, and he voted yea on healthcare reauthorization acts and rural care improvements such as H.R. 4541 and H.R. 2493 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSteve WomackRepublicanRobb RyerseDemocraticBobby WilsonLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Womack votes yea on acts supporting small business, financial protections, and capital access, including H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, and H.R. 915.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports raising wages, creating stable jobs, and investing in local industries to ensure work supports a stable life for families.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Robb Ryerse supports raising wages, creating stable jobs, and investing in local industries to ensure work supports a stable life for families 1. Steve Womack votes yea on acts supporting small business, financial protections, and capital access, including H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, and H.R. 915 2.
Healthcare

Womack votes yea on healthcare reauthorization acts and rural care improvements, including H.R. 4541 and H.R. 2493.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare as a human right and making mental health care accessible and affordable.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Robb Ryerse supports Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare as a human right and aims to make mental health care accessible and affordable 1. Steve Womack voted in favor of healthcare reauthorization acts and rural care improvements, including H.R. 4541 and H.R. 2493 2.
Immigration

Womack votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including S. 2 and H.R. 4638, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports abolishing ICE as it exists, providing amnesty for immigrants already in the U.S., and creating a humane immigration system that keeps families together.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Robb Ryerse supports abolishing ICE as it currently exists, providing amnesty for immigrants already in the U.S., and creating a humane immigration system that keeps families together 1. Steve Womack votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including S. 2 and H.R. 4638, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Womack votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, supporting law enforcement, and restricting violent offenders, including S. 307 and H.R. 6260.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports gun laws that protect children at school and reduce community violence, and reforms to create fairness and reduce incarceration.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Robb Ryerse supports gun laws aimed at protecting children at school and reducing community violence, along with reforms to create fairness and reduce incarceration 1. Steve Womack voted in favor of bills that enhance prison staff safety, support law enforcement, and restrict violent offenders, including S. 307 and H.R. 6260 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Ryerse supports protecting personal choices and keeping politicians out of decisions about bodies and health.

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

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Womack votes yea on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including H.R. 6500 and H.Con.Res. 113.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports lowering taxes for working families, closing loopholes for the wealthy, and making the tax system simpler and fairer.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Robb Ryerse supports lowering taxes for working families, closing loopholes for the wealthy, and making the tax system simpler and fairer 1. Steve Womack voted yea on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including H.R. 6500 and H.Con.Res. 113 2.
Energy & Environment

Womack votes yea on conservation and infrastructure acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act, including H.R. 2860 and H.R. 1346.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports moving to clean energy and protecting communities from pollution to ensure clean air and safe water.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Robb Ryerse supports moving to clean energy and protecting communities from pollution to ensure clean air and safe water 1. Steve Womack voted yea on conservation and infrastructure acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act, including H.R. 2860 and H.R. 1346 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Womack votes yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming but nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and on Ukraine support.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ryerse supports restoring Congress’s role in war decisions, opposing genocide and injustice globally, and standing for self-determination.

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

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Robb Ryerse supports restoring Congress’s role in war decisions, opposing genocide and injustice globally, and standing for self-determination 1. Steve Womack voted yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming but nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and on Ukraine support 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Robb Ryerse supports raising wages, creating stable jobs, and investing in local industries to ensure work supports a stable life for families. Steve Womack votes yea on acts supporting small business, financial protections, and capital access, including H.R. 6955, H.R. 7128, and H.R. 915.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Robb Ryerse supports Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare as a human right and aims to make mental health care accessible and affordable. Steve Womack voted in favor of healthcare reauthorization acts and rural care improvements, including H.R. 4541 and H.R. 2493.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Robb Ryerse supports abolishing ICE as it currently exists, providing amnesty for immigrants already in the U.S., and creating a humane immigration system that keeps families together. Steve Womack votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, including S. 2 and H.R. 4638, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Robb Ryerse supports gun laws aimed at protecting children at school and reducing community violence, along with reforms to create fairness and reduce incarceration. Steve Womack voted in favor of bills that enhance prison staff safety, support law enforcement, and restrict violent offenders, including S. 307 and H.R. 6260.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Robb Ryerse supports lowering taxes for working families, closing loopholes for the wealthy, and making the tax system simpler and fairer. Steve Womack voted yea on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, including H.R. 6500 and H.Con.Res. 113.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Robb Ryerse supports moving to clean energy and protecting communities from pollution to ensure clean air and safe water. Steve Womack voted yea on conservation and infrastructure acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act, including H.R. 2860 and H.R. 1346.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Robb Ryerse supports restoring Congress’s role in war decisions, opposing genocide and injustice globally, and standing for self-determination. Steve Womack voted yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming but nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon and on Ukraine support.