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U.S. House · AR-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Chris Jones

Democratic candidate for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District

A Pine Bluff scientist and former nonprofit leader focused on affordable homes, childcare, rural broadband and opportunities for small businesses.

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ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Chris stands.

Campaign position

Expand affordable homes and lower energy costs

  • He supports more affordable housing for renters and buyers, including first-time buyers, and lower home energy costs

Campaign position

Lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs

  • He backs broader access to affordable care and reducing the bills families must pay out of pocket

Campaign position

Make childcare affordable and accessible

  • He supports accessible, affordable childcare so parents can pursue work and education while meeting their families' needs

Campaign position

Connect rural communities to high-speed internet

  • He backs rural high-speed internet investment so more communities can reach jobs, learning and business opportunities

Campaign position

Help small businesses access financing

  • He supports financing, training and market access for small businesses, alongside workforce training and rural development

Campaign position

Disclose campaign spending and public decisions

  • He calls for clearer campaign-finance disclosure, explanations of government decisions and accountability for fraud or misconduct

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2021

    Accomplishment

    Helped launch Arkansas's first Best Buy Teen Tech Center

    As Innovation Hub director, he announced the Best Buy partnership and its first-phase opening, creating hands-on technology and arts learning for teens. Full operation was planned for later.

  2. Before 2018

    Experience

    MIT assistant dean

    Served as an assistant dean at MIT, where he earned graduate degrees in nuclear engineering and urban planning.

  3. 2018

    Experience

    Arkansas Innovation Hub director

    Appointed to lead the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in 2018.

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