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Arkansas
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James "Rus" Russell, III

D · Arkansas · 2026

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U.S. House, AR-4Arkansas · 2026
Top priorities
  • Wants to bring politics and power back to the people and restore trust in government.
  • Supports workers' rights, better healthcare and prescription coverage, and housing crisis solutions.
  • Supports preserving Second Amendment rights while pursuing common-sense reform.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

James "Rus" Russell, III is a mental healthcare provider from Little Rock running for Arkansas's 4th Congressional District, per his campaign site. He previously ran for Arkansas governor in 2022 and ended a U.S. Senate bid to enter this race.

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