Candidates › AR-02 race › 2025–2026

Chris Jones

D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, AR-02

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: Lost the general electionNov 3, 2026 · 128,960 votes (45.7%) · 2 of 2
The race: Everyone running for AR-02 · Compare Jones with them
Where to vote: Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote

SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Voting Begins in:
AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
Read them in their words
Money: $2M raised, $1.7M spent, $274.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 27% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 78% from Arkansas · largest committee giver CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS PAC, $10K
Outside groups: $11.9K supporting, $1.4M opposing Jones
Backed by: Kamala D. Harris · Pete Buttigieg · Rodney Slater and 76 more. As the campaign lists them
Polling: 48% in the latest poll (Emerson College). The polls

Their wordsWhat does Jones say they will do?

4 priorities from chrisjonesforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

4 priorities · 4 parts · 18 quoted statements

Heading as listed on chrisjonesforcongress.com ↗ (opens chrisjonesforcongress.com at this heading)
Making life more affordable for Arkansas families by addressing the cost of living.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/priorities
I believe in affordability for all. To me that means families should be able to live, work, raise children, and retire in Arkansas without constantly falling behind.
Too many Arkansas families are working harder than ever, yet groceries, healthcare, housing, childcare, and energy costs rise faster than paychecks.
I believe in bringing back economic security and opportunity to working families.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Increase the availability of safe, affordable housing options for homeowners, renters, and first-time buyers while also bringing energy costs within the home down.
- Expand access to quality, affordable healthcare and lowering out-of-pocket costs for individuals and working families.
- Invest in education, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities to set Arkansans up for successful careers.
- Strengthen retirement security, through savings opportunities and secure retirement planning.
- Promoting affordable, accessible childcare options that support working families and strengthen the workforce.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/affordability
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Creating strong bonds between the government and the People by upholding clear ethics.
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I believe accountability for all looks like a government that answers to the People.
The current systems of government may be better suited to private interests than for the general public.
I will stand up for a healthy democracy that actively strengthens the trust between the government and the People.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Create stronger and clearer ethical standards for transparent communication between the government and the People. Consumers will be adequately informed and protected.
- Require that officials and leaders will transparently explain decisions, responsibly handle public funding, and answer to citizens.
- Establish finance reform in the process of campaigns, disclosing political spending accurately to voters.
- Protecting citizens by upholding a high ethical standard in office by enacting out policy that prevents fraud and misconduct by elected governmental officials.
- Encourage active engagement and participation in elections and civil debate and discussion.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/accountability
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Creating opportunity by promoting access to jobs, infrastructure, education, and economic growth.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/priorities
I believe opportunity for all is the outcome of affordability and accountability.
When families can afford a good life and the government is accountable to the people it serves, more becomes possible & communities can begin to thrive. Thriving communities are built on opportunity: secure jobs, supported local infrastructure, encouraged entrepreneurships, and a growing job market.
WHAT I WILL DO:
- Prioritize rural development, because where you live should not determine what opportunities are available to you.
- Supporting the creation, expansion, and sustainability of small businesses & local entrepreneurs through financing, training, and market access.
- Expand opportunities for workforce development by building workers’ skills, education, and training to meet current and future labor market needs.
- Increase access to reliable high-speed internet, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to support workforce operations and education.
- Growing Arkansas’s economy by attracting investment, talent, and innovation.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · chrisjonesforcongress.com/opportunity
Heading as listed on chrisjonesforcongress.com/priorities ↗ (opens chrisjonesforcongress.com/priorities at this heading)

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$2M

$1,959,018

Spent

$1.7M

$1,684,839

Cash on hand

$274.2K

$274,179

FEC filings, Jul 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00912899

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

86¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 7 reports ($1.7M of $2M). Cash on hand went from $125.2K on Sep 30, 2025 to $274.2K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$198,101	$72,911	$125,190
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$268,196	$293,422	$99,964
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Feb 11, 2026	$104,450	$164,397	$40,017
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$227,461	$153,066	$114,411
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$376,207	$299,219	$191,398
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$591,389	$501,893	$280,894
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$193,215	$199,931	$274,179

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $1,959,018 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$1,349,73269%

Largest donors

Meredith Orthwein3 contributions, latest Jun 24, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · N/A · ALAMEDA, CA$8,500
Jerry Adams4 contributions, latest Mar 29, 2026 · RETIRED · N/A · CONWAY, AR$7,980
Paul Darden4 contributions, latest Jun 11, 2026 · PHYSICIAN · OUHSC · LITTLE ROCK, AR$7,050
Jeston George2 contributions, latest Mar 2, 2026 · EXECUTIVE · SANDOSHAM · LITTLE ROCK, AR$7,000
Bruce HaggardOne contribution on Jan 15, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · N/A · CONWAY, AR$7,000
Jane Hunt2 contributions, latest Feb 24, 2026 · FOUNDATION · HUNT VENTURES · FAYETTEVILLE, AR$7,000
James Wohlleb2 contributions, latest Sep 15, 2025 · RETIRED · N/A · LITTLE ROCK, AR$7,000
Mary Wohlleb2 contributions, latest Sep 8, 2025 · NOT EMPLOYED · N/A · LITTLE ROCK, AR$7,000
Linda Newbern5 contributions, latest Jun 25, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · N/A · LITTLE ROCK, AR

EndorsementsWho does Jones’ campaign say backs them?

79 endorsers listed on Chris Jones’ own campaign site: 28 officials, 8 unions, 25 organizations, 18 people.

This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.

Officials 28

Kamala D. Harris
Vice President of the United States
Pete Buttigieg
Fmr. U.S. Secretary of Transportation
“Chris Jones is a leader rooted in his community, with a vision for building prosperity in Arkansas brick by brick,” said Buttigieg. “At a time when politics can feel like it’s punching you in the face, Chris is focused on a better future where entrepreneurs thrive, young people can find good-paying jobs, and politicians are held accountable. A scientist, an ordained minister, and someone who knows how to bridge divides, Chris would make an excellent representative in Congress – and I’m proud to join him on the campaign trail.”
Rodney Slater
Fmr. Transportation Secretary
Andy Beshear
Governor of Kentucky
“Chris Jones is a problem-solver who is ready on day one to fight for good jobs, fair wages, and keeping rural hospitals open,” said Governor Beshear. “Chris is three points ahead in the polls and this district is one of the most winnable on the map. Flipping AR-02 is critical to taking back the House majority.”
JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois
Bennie Thompson
MS Representative (MS-02)
Robin Kelly
IL Representative (IL-02)
joe kennedy III
fmr. congressman & founder of groundwork PAC

Unions 8

Organizations 25

People 18

martin luther king III
civil rights activist, global humanitarian, and political leader
Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton
Civil Rights Leader
John Owens
Fmr. CEO of the North Little Rock Chamber
TIM CAMPBELL
Community Leader
“The 2nd Congressional District in Arkansas needs a congressman like Chris Jones – a congressman who will speak up and vote for policies that keep Arkansans safe, and reduces the cost of living for me, my family and my neighbors. If you feel as strongly as I do about Arkansas’ future, vote for Chris Jones for Congress.”
Steven Arnold
Bishop, Grace United Church
PRESTON CLEGG
Pastor, Second Baptist Church
Dwight Townsend
Pastor, Longley Baptist Church
“As a lifelong AR native and advocate for good change, I proudly support Dr. Chris Jones as the logical choice for AR CD-02. Chris’ campaign is rooted in the voices, needs, and hopes of AR communities. 2026 is a transformational election year for ARs and the country. This race for AR US House seat is more than a political challenge – It is a movement to bring accountability, compassion, and responsive leadership back to our district, and to again make the needs of Arkansans central to this race. A vote for Chris Jones is a vote for ALL of AR.”
Janis F. Kearney
Author & personal diarist (Clinton WH)
“Chris Jones genuinely cares for and about the people of Arkansas.”

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Arkansas home2,303 contributions · 78%		$645,626
Massachusetts33 contributions · 3.5%		$29,175
Georgia59 contributions · 3.3%		$27,523
Illinois33 contributions · 3%		$25,015
California34 contributions · 2.4%		$19,874
Texas24 contributions · 1.6%		$13,525
Maryland19 contributions · 1.6%		$13,524
New York39 contributions · 1.3%		$11,050

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Arkansas home2,303 contributions · 78%

$645,626

Massachusetts33 contributions · 3.5%

$29,175

Georgia59 contributions · 3.3%

$27,523

Illinois33 contributions · 3%

$25,015

California34 contributions · 2.4%

$19,874

Texas24 contributions · 1.6%

$13,525

Maryland19 contributions · 1.6%

$13,524

New York39 contributions · 1.3%

$11,050

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 189 contributions · 18% of ranked		$67,313
Uams48 contributions · 5.6% of ranked		$21,315
Targetsmart3 contributions · 2.8% of ranked		$10,666
Walmart17 contributions · 2% of ranked		$7,500
Orthoarkansas15 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$7,334
Ouhsc4 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$7,050
Hunt Ventures2 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$7,000
Sandosham2 contributions · 1.9% of ranked		$7,000

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 189 contributions · 18% of ranked

$67,313

Uams48 contributions · 5.6% of ranked

$21,315

Targetsmart3 contributions · 2.8% of ranked

$10,666

Walmart17 contributions · 2% of ranked

$7,500

Orthoarkansas15 contributions · 1.9% of ranked

$7,334

Ouhsc4 contributions · 1.9% of ranked

$7,050

Hunt Ventures2 contributions · 1.9% of ranked

$7,000

Sandosham2 contributions · 1.9% of ranked

$7,000

Name		Amount
Buying Time2 payments · 4.7% of all spending		$80,000
Shift Consulting Strategies by KBC9 payments · 3.3% of all spending		$55,200
NWF Strategies8 payments · 3.3% of all spending		$54,900
Henderson, Samuel5 payments · 2.8% of all spending		$47,835
Katz Compliance13 payments · 2.7% of all spending		$45,851
Quantum Shifts12 payments · 2.6% of all spending		$43,015
A.J. Goodman Consulting5 payments · 2.4% of all spending		$40,000
Vision Blue Strategies LLC6 payments · 2.3% of all spending		$39,285

Occupation as filed		Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 1,189 contributions · 29% of ranked		$237,944
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 360 contributions · 19% of ranked		$156,998
Physician158 contributions · 10% of ranked		$83,522
Attorney91 contributions · 4.9% of ranked		$40,486
Executive11 contributions · 2.2% of ranked		$17,850
Business Owner17 contributions · 2% of ranked		$16,499
CEO18 contributions · 1.5% of ranked		$12,700
Professor41 contributions · 1.5% of ranked		$12,081

Chris Jones

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Jones say they will do?

1Priority 1: Voting Begins in: 4 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: Jobs & Local Economy 1 statement

1.2Priority 1.2: Families & Health 1 statement

1.3Priority 1.3: Schools & Innovation 1 statement

1.4Priority 1.4: Democracy for the People 1 statement

2Priority 2: AFFORDABILITY FOR ALL 5 statements

3Priority 3: ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL 5 statements

4Priority 4: OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL 4 statements

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $1,959,018 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Jones’ campaign say backs them?

Officials 28

Unions 8

Organizations 25

People 18

BallotWhen is Jones on the ballot?

PollsWhat do public polls of the AR-02 House race show?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 5 pages

Committees that gave

Where the donors live $830,281 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $4,644,807 across this race

What the payments were for $1,160,793 itemized

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