{"id":60,"name":"Thomas Cotton","first_name":"THOMAS","last_name":"COTTON","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":null,"fec_candidate_id":"S4AR00103","ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":1,"party":"Republican","status":"candidate","photo_url":null,"website":null,"campaign_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM","email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":"tomcottonar","social_facebook":"https://facebook.com/TomCottonAR","social_instagram":"tomcottonar","social_youtube":"https://youtube.com/@UCVhTgeGOPys80LYsNwAxyUQ","state":"AR","district":"00","city":null,"assumed_office":null,"term_end":null,"born":null,"source":"fec","source_url":"https://api.open.fec.gov/v1/candidate/S4AR00103/","source_updated":"2026-08-20 08:00:52","first_seen":"2026-05-09 07:51:35","last_seen":"2026-06-19 11:24:35","created_at":"2026-05-09 07:51:35","updated_at":"2026-06-19 11:24:35","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":"2026-09-12 06:33:56","contact_email":null,"contact_source_url":null,"contact_captured_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Senator","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"senate","positions":[{"topic":"National Security","stance":"National Security to Keep Arkansas Safe","detail":"Arkansas plays a critical role in America’s defense, and Senator Cotton has made sure our state stays at the center of it. As a former Army officer and combat veteran, Cotton has fought to strengthen the military and deliver major investments for Arkansas military installations and defense industries. Senator Cotton has delivered billions in Arkansas investments in Pine Bluff, Fort Ebbing, and across the state. Those investments support good jobs in Arkansas and strengthen America’s ability to deter China, Russia, Iran, and terrorists. Cotton has also led the fight against Communist China by protecting U.S. supply chains, stopping Chinese espionage, and defending American technology and industry.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-12"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Lower Taxes","detail":"Arkansans know how to spend their money better than Washington does. Senator Cotton helped pass the largest tax cut in American history, cutting taxes for families, workers, and small businesses across Arkansas. He has voted to stop tax hikes, oppose IRS expansion, and keep more of your paycheck in your pocket. Senator Cotton passed no tax on tips, no tax on social security, and stopped the radical left from raising taxes on every Arkansan.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-12"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Immigration and Our Sovereignty","detail":"America is a nation of laws, and a country without a border is not a country. Senator Tom Cotton has been one of the strongest voices for securing the border and restoring American sovereignty. He backed President Trump’s border enforcement policies, fought to end catch-and-release, and pushed to finish the wall. He voted to pass the Laken Riley Act to deport criminal illegal aliens. He has consistently voted to deport criminal illegal aliens and crack down on drug and human trafficking that harms Arkansas communities. Cotton authored the RAISE Act to fix our broken legal immigration system by ending chain migration and putting American workers first. His position is simple: the right amount of illegal immigration is zero, and Arkansas families should be protected from illegal immigration.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Better Healthcare for Arkansas Families.","detail":"Senator Cotton has fought to protect rural hospitals, expand access to care, and lower prescription drug costs without turning healthcare over to bureaucrats. He has opposed one-size-fits-all government takeovers and worked to strengthen care for veterans and seniors in Arkansas. Senator Cotton is responsible for ending the Obamacare Insurance Mandate that fined tens of thousands of Arkansas families for being unable to afford insurance.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Second Amendment Rights","detail":"The Second Amendment is a God-given right. Senator Cotton has a strong pro Second Amendment record of standing up for law-abiding Arkansas gun owners. He has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association. He has opposed gun control schemes that punish honest citizens and instead pushed for tougher enforcement against violent criminals and gangs.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Education: Putting Arkansas Parents and Students First","detail":"Senator Cotton has fought for local control of education, parental rights, and keeping radical ideology out of schools. He has opposed federal overreach and backed efforts to give Arkansas more authority over its schools. Cotton supports school choice so parents can pick the best option for their children. He has pushed to keep politics out of the classroom and focus on reading, writing, math, history, and civics. He also supports higher teacher pay and policies that reward good teachers so Arkansas can attract and keep the best educators.","source_url":"https://WWW.TOMCOTTON.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Other","detail":"Chip in whatever you can afford. — or — Text me a reminder in 30 days Sign up for text updates! By participating, you agree to the terms & privacy policy for recurring autodialed campaign & donation marketing messages from Cotton to the phone number you provide. No consent required to buy. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply STOP to stop and HELP for help.