3 candidates are running: Hallie Shoffner (Democratic), Jeff Wadlin (Libertarian), and Tom Cotton (Republican). Tom Cotton is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Tom Cotton (Republican).

United States Senator

Name: United States Senator
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Arkansas

Projected result: Won — Tom Cotton (Republican)

Source: arkansasonline.com

Arkansas

My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
Confirming federal judges and Supreme Court justices

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Hallie Shoffner

Lost

Democratic

Hallie Shoffner is a sixth-generation Arkansas farmer and businesswoman who closed her family farm amid economic hardship in 2025. A Vanderbilt graduate with a degree from the Clinton School of Public Service, she campaigns on affordability and food security.

Jeff Wadlin

Lost

Libertarian

Jeff Wadlin is a Bentonville business consultant who led membership for Sam's Club and co-founded the country's largest online auto salvage marketplace. He trained as an engineer at the University of Virginia and holds an MBA from Northwestern.

Tom Cotton

Won

Republican · Incumbent

Tom Cotton has served in the U.S. Senate since 2015, chairs the Intelligence Committee, and sits on Armed Services. An Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and a Harvard Law graduate, he is a prominent conservative voice on defense and immigration.

Records: Environment and Public Health 30 against, Corporate Accountability 6 against, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 5 against,

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · senate.gov