2026 Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District Election
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About this race
The 2026 general election for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District features incumbent Republican French Hill, who has represented the district since 2015 and chairs the House Financial Services Committee, against Democratic nominee Chris Jones, a nuclear engineer, urban planner, and ordained minister who was the party's 2022 gubernatorial nominee.
Both won their March 3, 2026 primaries. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added the district to its target list in August and to its "Red to Blue" program on October 5, 2026. Hill emphasizes his legislative record, including the enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and tax-relief measures, while Jones campaigns on affordability, healthcare, and accountability. Early voting begins October 19 ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election.
Candidates
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French Hill is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2014 and seeking a seventh term. A former community banker and Bush administration Treasury official, he chairs the House Financial Services Committee and has touted enacted legislation such as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and tax-relief measures, including eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay. He won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with about 77% of the vote.
Chris Jones is a nuclear engineer, urban planner, and ordained minister who is the Democratic nominee for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. He was the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in 2022, losing to Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. His campaign emphasizes affordability, healthcare, and accountability, and if elected he would be Arkansas's first Black member of Congress.
Forecast
Toss-up
Toss-up candidate: 54% modeled win probability with a +1.5 pts estimated margin
Polling
3 polls, newest firstAbout this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 10, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.