Hi friends and neighbors,
We are the Committee to Elect James Russell for U.S. Senate. We want to see James "Rus" Russell running for US Senate against Tom Cotton in the 2026 midterm elections. Rus represents the people of Arkansas—not corporate lobbyists, not political insiders, and not the ultra-wealthy. Just everyday Arkansans like you and me.
He would be running as an independent progressive voice on the Democratic ticket, because our state needs bold leadership that fights for economic justice, rural prosperity, affordable healthcare, quality education, voting rights, and real reforms in taxes/budget concerns. Rus has lived and worked in Arkansas for over 30 years, from the small towns to the big cities, and he knows firsthand what our communities are facing—because he has lived it.
But let’s be honest: this campaign won't be fueled by big money or political machines. It’ll be powered by people. And we need your help to kick this off strong!
Can you chip in $25, $10, or even $5 today? Every single dollar helps us reach more voters, push back against special interests, and make real change possible.
It has already been proven that Rus can outperform expectations with heart, hustle, and honesty. In the 2022 cycle, when he ran for governor, he got the highest vote-per-dollar-spent ratio in history. He knows how to make every penny count. But now it’s time to scale that up—together. Let’s build a future that works for all Arkansans, no matter where they live, what they earn, or who they know.
Thank you for believing in this campaign—and in what Arkansas can become!
With gratitude,
Campaign to Elect James Russell
Exploratory Committee for the 2026 midterm election cycle