AR-02 Republican nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical consultant
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationArkansas
BackgroundPolitical consultant
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Notable personal detailsChase McDowell is a Republican candidate who filed to run for the U.S. House in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District. He has described his professional background as including small business and political work, and he previously ran for Arkansas State Representative District 5 in 2020. He has campaigned on economic and fiscal issues and has challenged incumbent Rep. French Hill in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes—especially reducing the tax burden on producers—and favors strategic tariffs to protect American manufacturing. Emphasizes fiscal responsibility (opposes raising the debt ceiling) while proposing pro-growth measures such as revitalizing domestic industry rather than new taxes. Also advocates lower student loan interest rates as a targeted economic intervention.
Healthcare
Chase McDowell emphasizes reducing healthcare costs through reforms such as eliminating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and improving veterans’ mental-health services; his campaign messaging also references concern about rising insurance rates. His background working with independent pharmacies informs his focus on market and regulatory changes rather than proposing large-scale public expansions like Medicare for All or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and tougher immigration enforcement to stop illegal entry while allowing legal immigration for skilled or lawful entrants. Emphasizes enforcing laws and protecting sovereignty alongside admitting those who come legally and contribute to the country.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life, supports the sanctity of human life, and says the overturning of Roe v. Wade returned the issue to the states; he states he will stand for life and support letting citizens and state governments decide abortion policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding American fossil fuel production and energy independence through increased drilling, refining, and investment in oil and natural gas while also backing next-generation nuclear power and exporting U.S. energy to allies. Emphasizes energy as a strategic tool for economic strength and national security rather than aggressive emissions regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports robust Second Amendment protections, opposes new restrictions on gun ownership, and vows to defend law-abiding gun owners and resist attempts to ‘infringe’ the Second Amendment.
News
There are no specific recent developments about Chase McDowell in the provided news. The only item is a broader report on redistricting and the 2026 midterms, which does not mention any direct action, statement, or event involving him. Based on the available information, it is unclear why he is in the news right now.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Chase McDowell for AR-02 Republican nominee?
Conduit Freedom Caucus 75
Advocacy group
Conduit Freedom Caucus 75 officially endorsed Chase McDowell for the 2026 Republican primary.
The Calvin Coolidge Project
Public figure
The Calvin Coolidge Project endorsed Chase McDowell in the Republican primary for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District.
MAGA_LIONS
Public endorsement
MAGA_LIONS endorsed Chase McDowell in the Republican primary for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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