LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In the upcoming election, Arkansas’ four Republican representatives in the U.S. House are facing challenges from Democratic opponents who are striving to break the Republican Party’s longstanding dominance in the state’s federal delegation.

The Republican incumbents—Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman—are all running for reelection in a state that has consistently favored the GOP. Since 2013, Republicans have held all federal Congressional seats in Arkansas.

**1st District: Crawford vs. Govens**
Rick Crawford, who has represented the 1st Congressional District since 2011, is being challenged by Democratic nominee Rodney Govens. This district encompasses eastern Arkansas, including the cities of Jonesboro, West Memphis, and Helena-West Helena. A Libertarian candidate, Steve Parsons, is also in the race.

Crawford holds a senior position on the House Agriculture Committee and has expressed interest in taking the lead on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee if reelected. His opponent, Govens, a telecommunications professional from Cabot, has called for improvements to the Veterans Administration and enhancements to the foster care system nationwide. Crawford has prioritized addressing the national debt, advocating for lasting spending reforms.

**2nd District: Hill vs. Jones**
French Hill, who has served the 2nd District since 2014 and is the vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is up against Democratic nominee Marcus Jones. The 2nd District includes central Arkansas and the city of Little Rock.

Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to regain the district, Democrats are hopeful for increased turnout in Little Rock, although the political landscape has shifted more towards the right. In 2021, the mostly Republican Legislature redrew the district lines, displacing many predominantly Black voters from the 2nd District.

In his campaign, Hill has stressed the importance of border security and measures to combat inflation. His opponent, Marcus Jones, is a retired Army colonel who served as a senior adviser to the Arkansas Army National Guard and has advocated for an expanded child tax credit and better access to healthcare in rural areas.

**3rd District: Womack vs. Draper**
Steve Womack, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, was first elected in 2010 and is now facing Democrat Caitlin Draper, a clinical social worker hailing from Fayetteville. The 3rd District includes northwest Arkansas and encompasses cities like Fayetteville, Springdale, and Fort Smith.

Womack, who previously chaired the House Budget Committee, was the only state House member to encounter a primary challenge this election cycle, defeating state Senator Clint Penzo with support from many top GOP officials, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. He has identified border security as a key focus, asserting his capability to cultivate bipartisan solutions in a divided Congress. Draper, in alignment with many fellow Democratic candidates, supports federal legislation to safeguard abortion access following the Supreme Court’s 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. Additionally, she has highlighted climate change and healthcare as critical issues for her campaign. A Libertarian candidate, Bobby Wilson, is also running for the seat.

**4th District: Westerman vs. Howard**
Bruce Westerman, who chairs the House Natural Resources Committee, is contesting the 4th District seat he first won in 2014. He is up against Risie Howard, an attorney based in Pine Bluff. This district spans southern Arkansas, featuring cities like Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, and Texarkana.

Westerman, also a former state legislator and the only forester in the House, has highlighted his accomplishments in forestry legislation, emphasizing that his priorities for the next Congress will also include energy and mining issues. Meanwhile, Howard aims to fortify the Affordable Care Act and ensure the protection of Social Security.

With these races poised to unfold, the coming election represents a critical moment for both parties in Arkansas.