Cotton wins third term in Senate for Arkansas

Senator Tom Cotton has defeated his Democratic challenger in Arkansas, winning a third term in the Senate despite early polling suggesting a closer race. While most pre-election surveys favored Cotton, a surprise poll from Hendrix College briefly showed the opponent leading in the conservative-leaning state. The result confirms Cotton’s stronghold in Arkansas, where Republican candidates typically dominate. Analysts will now examine whether the polling discrepancy signals broader shifts in voter behavior or was an anomaly.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) won his reelection campaign in Arkansas, securing a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. The outcome comes after many polls predicted Cotton would overcome his opponent, Democrat Hallie Shoffner. One poll from Hendrix College did turn some heads after it put Shoffner ahead in the deep-red state, but...