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
ALiberty Score AOn 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
FLiberty Score F32 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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