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Arkansas Democratic Senate nominee?
$12.5K
MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFarmer
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationArkansas
BackgroundFarmer
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EducationVanderbilt University (B.A., literature)
Notable personal detailsHallie Shoffner is an Arkansas farmer and nonprofit/food-systems executive who became the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Arkansas in 2026. She has operated her family’s row-crop farm in northeast Arkansas and has led Delta Harvest, a rural economic development and food hub organization. Shoffner earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Clinton School of Public Service.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes for working and blue-collar families while opposing tax cuts for wealthy landowners; emphasizes lowering costs for regular people, protecting Social Security and Medicaid, and reducing the deficit. Advocates targeted tax relief for working families alongside investments in healthcare, workforce support, and an Arkansas-first economic plan.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid; aims to make healthcare affordable and accessible for all Arkansans, lower prescription drug prices, and hold insurance companies accountable.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Does not assign herself a pro‑choice or pro‑life label and says states can decide their own abortion laws; she also warns that restrictive laws can prevent access to necessary, life‑saving medical care.
Climate & Energy
Supports recognizing and responding to climate change impacts on agriculture, promoting conservation and sustainable farming practices, and federal incentives (e.g., in the Farm Bill) to help farmers adopt soil health and water-saving practices. Emphasizes building resilience in rural food systems and increased research to help crops withstand extreme weather while pursuing pragmatic, non‑apocalyptic solutions.
Public Safety & Guns
The campaign emphasizes keeping Arkansas communities safe by supporting local law enforcement and first responders with training, staffing, and mental-health resources, and by investing in community-based crime prevention. The campaign materials do not state specific positions on firearm policy (for example, background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws, or concealed-carry rules).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 12, 2026
Hallie Shoffner is running in the 2026 Arkansas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, competing against Lewisville Mayor Ethan Dunbar for the party’s nomination. Her race is part of the first round of 2026 primaries that will set up November’s general election contests. The wider Arkansas political backdrop has drawn attention after Democrats flipped a Republican-held state House seat in a recent special election, fueling optimism about future races.
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Articles
UTUSA TODAY5 months ago
Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina launch 2026 primary season
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ATArkansas Times5 months ago
Special election offers Arkansas Democrats hope after years of struggles and setbacks
Positive
WWLTX.com5 months ago
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for primary elections in North Carolina, Texas, Arkansas
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TAThe Associated Press5 months ago
What to expect in Arkansas' state primaries
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.3M
$1.7M
$1.1M
$567.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.3M
$863.6K
$1.4M
$78.1K
Source: FEC
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