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I support market-based health care reforms that lower costs through competition and innovation. I am a strong advocate for community health centers and teaching health centers to expand access, while protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Jones supports affordable healthcare for all families, including extending new mothers' access to Medicaid past 12 months after birth, comprehensive maternal health support, and addiction recovery services. He opposed cuts to the WIC program that would reduce food assistance for low-income women and children, arguing that feeding children is not a partisan issue.

Supports pro-growth, capital-formation policies, including expanding access to capital for small businesses and banks. In 2026, he introduced/pushed the Main Street Capital Access Act to ease de novo bank capital requirements and promote local lending, while continuing to back pro-growth tax policy such as the RISE Act capping long-term capital gains at 15% to spur investment.

Jones advocates for an economy that lifts every community through good jobs, fair wages, small business growth, high-quality internet access, and hospitals that stay open in rural towns. His campaign emphasizes 'Affordability for All,' focusing on lowering costs for Arkansas families.

Supports expanding American energy production with environmental protections; acknowledges climate change but opposes sweeping federal mandates like the Green New Deal, advocating for reliable, affordable energy—including nuclear power—as part of a practical energy policy.

Jones, as a nuclear engineer with a Ph.D. in urban planning whose doctoral dissertation examined how energy policy intersects with race and class, advocates for clean energy investment and a practical energy policy. He was endorsed by the 314 Action Fund, which supports scientists and engineers who advocate for climate action and evidence-based policy.

Consistently supports pro-life policies; has cosponsored and voted for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7), the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.

Jones supports reproductive rights and has called for safeguarding and expanding reproductive freedom in Arkansas. He has criticized the state's restrictive abortion bans and emphasized the need for comprehensive maternal health support, including extending new mothers' access to Medicaid to 12 months after birth in a state with among the nation's highest maternal mortality rates.

French Hill supports strong border security and enforcement of immigration laws; he backs policies aimed at securing the border and reducing illegal immigration, while prioritizing orderly legal immigration and compliance with the law.

Jones has expressed support for birthright citizenship, calling the Supreme Court's ruling upholding it 'a victory for the Constitution' and stating that 'the Constitution stands.' He has emphasized that immigration policy should respect constitutional guarantees and an independent judiciary.

Hill states he supports the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens and opposes policies that infringe on those rights. He says he is committed to working with colleagues to find practical solutions to curb gun violence but cannot support policies that infringe on constitutional rights while leaving families no safer.

Jones supports a 'balanced conversation on gun violence and safety,' calling for a plan to end gun violence through common-sense measures while also supporting law enforcement. He has participated in a virtual rally demanding action on gun violence and stated that his campaign is not about taking away guns.

Supports a robust U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes strong alliances and countering adversaries, including continued support for Ukraine. He voted for H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for 2027, saying the measure strengthens diplomacy and accountability abroad, funds security assistance for allies, and reduces wasteful foreign aid while defunding DEI programs and climate mandates.

Jones has questioned the Trump administration's Iran peace plan, asking how compliance will be verified and whether the agreement actually prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that as a scientist and engineer, he starts with evidence and that verification matters.

Voted against the Equality Act (H.R. 5) in 2021, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and voted against the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) in 2022, which codified federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages.

Jones has emphasized civil rights, economic justice, and voting rights as central to his campaign. He has spoken about the importance of including all Arkansans in the democratic process and has advocated for protecting the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, an independent judiciary, and fair maps.

Supports school choice and parental rights in education; backs policies that funnel federal funding toward private and home schooling through tax-credit mechanisms; has supported the Parents Bill of Rights (H.R.5) and school-choice-related legislation.

Jones supports investing in education, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities. He has criticized his opponent for voting for the Keep Kids Fed Act that ended pandemic-era school meal waivers, arguing that making sure children are fed improves educational outcomes.

French Hill continues to pursue pro-innovation AI policy with safeguards, emphasizing regulatory sandboxes and sector-specific frameworks to foster responsible AI adoption in financial services. He supports bipartisan efforts to advance AI through 'AI innovation labs' and a national AI framework, while prioritizing consumer protections and privacy.

Jones has been a leading voice on innovation and technology through his work as Executive Director of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. He has participated in AI conferences and emphasized the importance of technology and training for economic development.

Rep. Hill supports election integrity and keeping election administration at the state level, opposing federal overreach into elections. He backs citizenship verification for federal elections, including support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

Jones is a strong advocate for voting rights, supporting fair maps, secure and accessible elections, and government accountability. He has spoken against voter suppression laws in Arkansas, including signature matching requirements and line warming bans, and has called for expanded voter registration and education.

Supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has been enacted into law to expand housing supply and lending opportunities and promote homeownership. He continues to push bipartisan housing reform with ongoing oversight to ensure effective implementation and accountability.

Jones has focused on Arkansas-specific issues including opposing cuts to the WIC program that would affect 48,000 individuals in Arkansas, supporting rural infrastructure and water/waste disposal grants, and advocating for extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers to 12 months after birth in a state with among the nation's highest maternal mortality rates.