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JAMES RICHARD MR III RUSSELL

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JAMES RICHARD MR III RUSSELL
Candidate for U.S. Senate
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
James Richard Mr III Russell is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Arkansas in the 2026 midterm elections. Known as “Rus,” he was born in Bossier City, LA, and raised between Louisiana and rural Arkansas, where his family has roots since the 1800s. A UCA graduate, he owns an outpatient mental health business in Little Rock and previously ran for Arkansas Governor in the 2022 Democratic primary.
Top Priorities
  • Support for vulnerable and marginalized communities
  • Mental healthcare
  • Preserving family farming legacy
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$3,086.9
Top Donor Industries
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