Steven O'Donnell
AR-04 Democratic nominee?
$1.3K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner/manager
PartyDemocratic
LocationArkansas
BackgroundBusiness owner/manager
EducationGillham High School (Class of 1985)
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Notable personal detailsSteven Layne O'Donnell is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Arkansas' 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a business leader and former U.S. Navy Seabee, with experience in construction, manufacturing, and contracting, and is based in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. His campaign emphasizes job growth and skills training, support for farmers, and government transparency and accountability.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for low-income families and advocates restoring and increasing funding for workforce development, early childhood programs, and elder care. Emphasizes targeted public investment rather than explicit tax-cut proposals or large-scale tax increases.
News
Steven O'Donnell lost the Democratic primary for Arkansas' 4th Congressional District to James Russell III. Russell beat O'Donnell 13,228 votes to 11,740, ending O'Donnell’s bid for the nomination.
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