2026 Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District Election
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The 2026 election for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District features incumbent Republican French Hill facing Democratic nominee Chris Jones. Hill has represented the district since 2015 and is a former banker and Bush administration official. Jones, a nuclear engineer and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is challenging Hill in a district that has leaned Republican but has become more competitive. The race will test Democratic efforts to flip a seat in a red state.
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French Hill
French Hill is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2014. He is a former banker and served as a deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Treasury under President George H.W. Bush. Hill is chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and has focused on economic growth, financial services, and national security.
Chris Jones is a nuclear engineer, urban planner, and ordained minister who is the Democratic nominee for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2022, winning the primary with 70% of the vote before losing to Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Jones previously led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, served as Assistant Dean for Graduate Students at MIT, and his campaign focuses on affordability, accountability, and opportunity for all Arkansans.
Race Forecast
French Hill favored
French Hill: 72% modeled win probability with a +5.0 pts estimated margin
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Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 7/26/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.