2026 Arkansas's 1st Congressional District Election
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The 2026 general election for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District will determine who represents this strongly Republican-leaning district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Republican Rep. Rick Crawford, who has held the seat since 2011 and chairs the House Intelligence Committee, faces challenges from Democrat Terri Yarbrough Green and Libertarian Steve Parsons. While forecasters rate the race as Safe or Solid Republican, the national political landscape in 2026 could see Democrats aiming for competitiveness in House control, potentially influencing local dynamics. The district covers northeastern and parts of southeastern Arkansas, including Jonesboro.
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Rick Crawford
Rick Crawford is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2010. He serves as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and as vice ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to Congress, he served in the U.S. Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and founded the AgWatch Network.
Race Forecast
Rick Crawford favored
Rick Crawford: 97% modeled win probability with a +30.0 pts estimated margin
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/26/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.