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Arkansas 3rd District

Steve Womack (R) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  • Steve Womack

    Republican · holds this seat today

    A
    Liberty Score A

    On the liberty side in 116 of 120 votes and bills.

    Raised $2,363,074 since January 2025: 48% from people, 45% from PACs and other committees, 6% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  • Robb Ryerse

    Democrat · springdale pastor and nonprofit leader

    F
    Liberty Score F

    32 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Ryerse has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Ryerse.

    Raised $160,834 since January 2025: 95% from people, 3% from the party, 1% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

Higher on Liberty Score: Steve Womack. Steve Womack: A, 97 out of 100 from recorded votes. Robb Ryerse: F, 32 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

Voting in Arkansas: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.

Side by side

A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Confronts tyranny and terror
A
Womack17 of 17 votes with liberty
–
RyerseNothing on record
Stands with free nations and free peoples
B+
Womack31 of 35 votes with liberty
F
RyerseBoth ways, from 2 sources
Free speech and a free mind
A
Womack3 of 3 votes with liberty
–
RyerseNothing on record
Free markets and free trade
A
Womack18 of 18 votes with liberty
F
RyerseAgainst liberty, from 2 sources
One law, equal for every individual
A
Womack12 of 12 votes with liberty
F
RyerseAgainst liberty, from 1 source
Freedom of conscience
–
Womack1 of 1, too few to grade
A
RyerseWith liberty, from 1 source
Strong enough to stay free
A
Womack11 of 11 votes with liberty
–
RyerseNothing on record
Citizenship and the rule of law
A
Womack23 of 23 votes with liberty
F
RyerseAgainst liberty, from 2 sources

Robb Ryerse, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Ryerse, so the grade above comes from this list: what Ryerse has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

  • October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

    His campaign site calls what is happening in Gaza a genocide.

    “in gaza, we are watching a genocide that is devastating violence against civilians.”
    By the test I use for votes
    Against liberty

    Calling Israel's war genocide is against liberty on free nations.

  • October 2026 · His campaign siteFree nations

    His campaign site says the United States should stand with Ukraine as it defends itself against invasion.

    “in ukraine, we see a country fighting to defend itself against invasion. a good neighbor stands with people defending their home.”
    By the test I use for votes
    With liberty

    Backing Ukraine against Russia's invasion is with liberty on free nations.

  • March 22, 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

    His campaign site says he supports Medicare for all, one system covering everyone.

    “that's why i support medicare for all. one simple system. everyone covered.”
    By the test I use for votes
    Against liberty

    Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.

  • October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

    His campaign site calls for lower taxes for working and middle-class families and closing loopholes used by the wealthy.

    “lower taxes for working and middle-class families so they can keep more of what they earn close loopholes that allow the wealthy to avoid paying their fair share”
    By the test I use for votes
    Not clear either way

    A tax cut for some joined to unnamed tax rises for others does not settle the measure.

  • March 22, 2026 · His campaign siteEqual rights

    His campaign site objects to state laws under which, in his words, trans kids are denied care.

    “trans kids are being singled out and denied care.”
    By the test I use for votes
    Against liberty

    Opposing limits on gender medicine for minors sides with the gender ideology the equal rights test is against.

  • March 22, 2026 · His campaign siteConscience

    His campaign site says he will protect the separation of church and state and the equal rights of believers and non-believers.

    “we must protect the separation of church and state, so no one's beliefs are used to control someone else's life”
    By the test I use for votes
    With liberty

    No religious rule in government and the same freedom for believers and non-believers is with liberty on conscience.

  • March 22, 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

    His campaign site says he supports amnesty for immigrants already living in the country.

    “that's why i support amnesty for those who are already here.”
    By the test I use for votes
    Against liberty

    Amnesty for those here illegally is against liberty on borders.

  • March 22, 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

    His campaign site says ICE should be abolished in its current form and replaced.

    “that's why i believe we need to abolish ice in its current form and replace it with a system that is focused on safety, due process, and human dignity.”
    By the test I use for votes
    Against liberty

    Abolishing ICE is against liberty on borders.

Also on the ballot

Bobby Wilson (Libertarian).

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.

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