§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Bobby Wilson | Robb Ryerse | Steve Womack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Libertarian1, | Democratic1, | Republican1, |
| Status | Challenger | Challenger | Incumbent4 |
| Raised | Not found in the public sources we checked | $160,834 through October 14, 20265 | $2,363,074 through October 14, 20266 |
| Cash on hand | Not found in the public sources we checked | $14,7005 | $2,410,7326 |
| Health insurance system | His campaign website says health care prices should be lowered by increasing supply and letting new technology compete, and says he opposes Medicare for All.7 | One government plan for everyone (Medicare for All) His campaign website says health care is a human right and that he supports Medicare for All.8, | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Immigration enforcement inside the country | His campaign website calls for securing the border and deporting criminals.7 | Abolish ICE and move any remaining enforcement work to other agencies His campaign website says ICE should be abolished in its current form and replaced with a system focused on safety, due process and human dignity.8, | Not found in the public sources we checked |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Bobby Wilson — 6 issues
- Zoning and new housingHis campaign website says rules and delays that raise the cost of building homes should be cut.7
- Asylum rulesHis campaign website calls for closing asylum loopholes.7
- Federal benefits and services for noncitizensHis campaign website calls for ending federal subsidies that it says pay people to come to the U.S.7
- Masks and identification for immigration officersRequire visible ID and body cameras, and ban most face coveringsHis campaign website says there should be no masked federal agents.7
- Social Security benefit levels
- Federal spending levelsHis campaign website says agencies should not get automatic inflation increases, every expired program should get a recorded vote, and Congress should pass its 12 spending bills on time instead of one large bill.7
Robb Ryerse — 19 issues
- Abortion law
- Discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity
- Cash bail and pretrial releaseEnd or reduce cash bail, with judges deciding release based on riskHis campaign website calls for reforming cash bail so that people are not jailed for being poor.14
- Mandatory minimum sentencesReduce or end mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug crimesHis campaign website calls for ending mandatory minimum sentences that ignore individual circumstances.14
- Vouchers and education savings accountsHis campaign website says school choice programs often take money out of public schools, and calls for fully funding public schools and paying teachers more.15
- Campaign finance rules
- Drawing district lines (redistricting)
- Proof of citizenship to register to voteHis campaign website opposes the Save America Act, saying it would make Americans pay fees for the documents they need to register to vote.17
- Stock trading by members of CongressHis campaign website calls for no stock trading by members of Congress who have inside information.18
- Food assistance (SNAP)His campaign website says SNAP benefits should be protected for the most vulnerable families.19
- Paid family and medical leaveCreate a national paid leave program for all workers
- Aid to UkraineHis campaign website says the U.S. should support people defending themselves, pointing to Ukraine's defense against invasion.21
- Who decides on military actionRequire Congress to approve military action in advance, except to defend against an attack
- AR-15-style riflesHis campaign website says weapons designed for mass harm should not be so easy to get, and that safe storage should be the standard.22
- Background checks for gun salesRequire checks for all gun sales, including private sales (with exceptions such as gifts between family members)His campaign website says background checks should apply to every gun sale.22
- Red flag lawsAdopt more red flag laws, including a national oneHis campaign website calls for laws that allow intervention when someone is a danger to themselves or others.22
- Medical transition for minorsNo legal limits; leave decisions to patients, parents and doctorsHis campaign website says gender-affirming care should be available to those who need it, guided by families and medical professionals, and criticizes Arkansas laws that block it.12
- Legal status for immigrants here without permission, including Dreamers
- Federal income tax ratesHis campaign website calls for lower taxes for working and middle-class families and for closing loopholes that let the wealthy avoid paying their share.23
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.