Arkansas Senate Primary Results 2026
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton is seeking a third term in the deep-red state, where he won with about two-thirds of the vote in his last general election, in 2020.
Republicans
Projected winner
TOM COTTON WINS THE ARKANSAS PRIMARY
Candidate
Votes
Pct.Percentage
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Tom Cotton Incumbent | 0 | 81.6% |
Micah Ashby | 0 | 9.2% |
Jeb Little | 0 | 9.2% |
99% expected votes in (Est. remaining 2,900)
Democrats
Projected winner
HALLIE SHOFFNER WINS THE ARKANSAS PRIMARY
Candidate
Votes
Pct.Percentage
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Hallie Shoffner | 0 | 78.2% |
Ethan Dunbar | 0 | 21.8% |
99% expected votes in (Est. remaining 1,400)
Republican U.S. Senate County Results
MAP VIEW:
county
Candidate
Votes
Pct.Percentage
ArkansasArkansas95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. CottonTom Cotton Incumbent | 0 | 84.4% |
J. LittleJeb Little | 0 | 9.5% |
M. AshbyMicah Ashby | 0 | 6.2% |
AshleyAshley95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. CottonTom Cotton Incumbent | 0 | 89.3% |
J. LittleJeb Little | 0 | 8.1% |
M. AshbyMicah Ashby | 0 | 2.6% |
BaxterBaxter95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. CottonTom Cotton Incumbent | 0 | 83.1% |
M. AshbyMicah Ashby | 0 | 10.0% |
J. LittleJeb Little | 0 | 6.9% |
BentonBenton99% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
T. CottonTom Cotton Incumbent | 0 | 83.3% |
M. AshbyMicah Ashby | 0 | 8.4% |
J. LittleJeb Little | 0 | 8.3% |
Democratic U.S. Senate County Results
MAP VIEW:
county
Candidate
Votes
Pct.Percentage
ArkansasArkansas95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
H. ShoffnerHallie Shoffner | 0 | 69.5% |
E. DunbarEthan Dunbar | 0 | 30.5% |
AshleyAshley95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
H. ShoffnerHallie Shoffner | 0 | 64.1% |
E. DunbarEthan Dunbar | 0 | 35.9% |
BaxterBaxter95% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
H. ShoffnerHallie Shoffner | 0 | 78.4% |
E. DunbarEthan Dunbar | 0 | 21.6% |
BentonBenton99% in
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
H. ShoffnerHallie Shoffner | 0 | 90.0% |
E. DunbarEthan Dunbar | 0 | 10.0% |
The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.
Source: Vote data via the Associated Press. Projections by the NBC News Decision Desk.