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ETHAN N SR. DUNBAR

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ETHAN N SR. DUNBAR
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Ethan Noel Dunbar Sr. is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Arkansas for the 2026 election. He currently serves his second term as mayor of Lewisville, Arkansas, and is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with over 33 years of service. Dunbar also holds a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary leadership and previously chaired the Arkansas Black Mayors Association.
Top Priorities
  • Respect & Civility: Finding common ground, promoting decency, and restoring integrity in politics.
  • Jobs & Rural Growth: Supporting lithium/advanced manufacturing, small farms, main-street businesses, and agriculture competitiveness.
  • Healthcare & Education: Protecting rural hospitals, expanding access to doctors/mental health, and strengthening schools/skilled trades.
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$141,497
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