U.S. Senator
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| Topic | Hallie Shoffner | Tom Cotton | Jeff Wadlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the ballot as | Democratic | Republican, Incumbent | Libertarian |
| Occupation | Sixth-generation farmer and small-business owner (operated the family farm for nine years before closing it) Source: hallieshoffner.com | U.S. Senator from Arkansas; former U.S. Army infantry officer Source: tomcotton.com | Engineer and businessman; runs his own consulting business (formerly ran Membership at Sam's Club) Source: jeffwadlin.com |
| Prior offices | Not found Know a source? Send it | U.S. Senator since 2015 (site also says he served in Congress before the Senate) Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Campaign money | Raised: $4,042,811; Spent: $3,285,879; Cash on hand: $756,932 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $14,517,576; Spent: $15,784,601; Cash on hand: $5,129,928 (through 2026-10-14) Source: fec.gov | Raised: $79,363; Spent: $68,624; Cash on hand: $10,739 (through 2026-09-30) Source: fec.gov |
| Taxes and budget | "I will put money back where it belongs, in your pocket." Source: hallieshoffner.com | "Arkansans know how to spend their money better than Washington does." Source: tomcotton.com | "I support lower taxes on labor" Source: jeffwadlin.com |
| Economy and jobs | "We need an Arkansas-first economic plan." Source: hallieshoffner.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | "We should eliminate broad tariffs that raise the price of food, equipment, vehicles" Source: jeffwadlin.com |
| Education | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Cotton supports school choice so parents can pick the best option for their children." Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Health care | "strengthen the Affordable Care Act, protect Medicare and Medicaid" Source: hallieshoffner.com | "protect rural hospitals, expand access to care, and lower prescription drug costs" Source: tomcotton.com | "Cover everyone. Cut the cost." Source: jeffwadlin.com |
| Public safety | Not found Know a source? Send it | "supporting tougher penalties for violent criminals, drug traffickers, and repeat offenders" Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Agriculture and water | "We need to give farmers more ways to stay in business." Source: hallieshoffner.com | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Energy and utilities | Not found Know a source? Send it | "getting rid of the Democrats Green New Deal regulations and supporting American energy" Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Housing and cost of living | Not found Know a source? Send it | Not found Know a source? Send it | "Housing also requires more supply." Source: jeffwadlin.com |
| Immigration | Not found Know a source? Send it | "the right amount of illegal immigration is zero" Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
| Endorsements they list | Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe Source: hallieshoffner.comJudge Marion A. Humphrey, Sr. Source: hallieshoffner.comFormer U.S. Sen. Jon Tester Source: hallieshoffner.comArkansas AFL-CIO Source: hallieshoffner.comNational Education Association Source: hallieshoffner.comU.S. Sen. Andy Kim Source: hallieshoffner.com | National Rifle Association Source: tomcotton.com | Not found Know a source? Send it |
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