Affordability, healthcare, accountability center of heated race for central Arkansas US House seat

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 1,614

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

Running for a seventh term, Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill is focusing on what he’s done for his central Arkansas district in the past 12 years.

But his Democratic opponent, Chris Jones, is emphasizing what Hill hasn’t done and what Jones would do for the district if he wins in November.

One thing Jones would do is ensure he is available to the public as much as possible, even from Washington D.C., …

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