From the Ozarks to the Delta, Arkansans are rallying for educational reform and healthcare access. Explore grassroots efforts making waves in Arkansas, the Natural State.
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“Hate can destroy you…If you hate, make it count for something. Hate the humiliations we are living under in the South. Hate the discrimination that eats away at the soul of every black man and woman. Hate the insults hurled at us…and then try to do something about it…”
Daisy Bates, Arkansas Civil Rights Activist
This is how democracy WORKS:
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U.S. HOU.S. HOUSE – ARKANSAS
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INCUMBENT: Rep. Rick Crawford (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Crawford | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
No declared Democratic candidate as of June 4, 2025.
Why Consider Opposing Rick Crawford
Crawford voted to overturn the 2020 election results and opposes basic voting rights and reproductive healthcare access. His alignment with the MAGA agenda makes him a poor representative of democratic values in Arkansas’s 1st.
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INCUMBENT: Rep. French Hill (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
| Name | Party | Website | Key Platform Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | Democrat | https://www.marcusjonesforarkansas.com | – Education reform – Expanding access to healthcare – Gun safety legislation – Civil rights – Affordable housing |
Why Consider Voting for Marcus Jones
Marcus Jones, a veteran and civic leader, offers a reform-centered alternative to French Hill, who backed efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Jones champions education, public health, and economic fairness, appealing to voters seeking stability and democracy.
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INCUMBENT: Rep. Steve Womack (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Womack | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
No confirmed Democratic challenger as of June 4, 2025.
Why Consider Opposing Steve Womack
Womack’s vote to overturn the 2020 election and consistent opposition to civil rights protections make him a deeply partisan MAGA figure. Democrats have an opening to challenge his extremism with a pro-democracy candidate in a growing region.
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INCUMBENT: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R)
| Name | Party | Incumbent | Voted to Overturn 2020? | OBBB | National Abortion Ban | Jan 6 Commission | Voting Rights Act |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Westerman | R | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER
No declared Democratic challenger as of June 4, 2025.
Why Consider Opposing Bruce Westerman
Westerman has aligned with MAGA extremists on nearly every key vote, including rejecting 2020 election results and opposing civil rights legislation. A Democratic challenger could hold him accountable on climate, education, and healthcare—areas where he consistently votes against constituents’ interests.