2020 United States Senate election in Arkansas facts for kids
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This map shows how each county voted.
Cotton: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Harrington: 50–60% |
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On November 3, 2020, people in Arkansas voted for a new Senator. A Senator is a person who represents their state in the United States government. They help make laws for the whole country.
The two main people running in this election were Tom Cotton from the Republican Party and Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. from the Libertarian Party.
This election was a bit unusual. Usually, the Democratic Party also has a candidate. But in 2020, their candidate, Josh Mahony, decided to stop running. It was too late for another Democrat to join the race. Tom Cotton was the only Republican running in his party's first round of voting.
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About the Arkansas Senate Election
Every six years, people in each state vote for their U.S. Senators. These Senators work in Washington, D.C., to represent their state's interests. They vote on new laws and important decisions for the country.
Who Was Running?
- Tom Cotton was the Senator already holding the job. He is a member of the Republican Party.
- Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. was a challenger from the Libertarian Party. This party believes in more freedom for individuals and less government control.
What Happened in the Election?
The election took place on November 3, 2020. People went to polling places or mailed in their ballots to choose who they wanted as their Senator.
The Results
When all the votes were counted, Tom Cotton won the election. He received more than two-thirds of all the votes. Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. received about one-third of the votes.
Here is a summary of the votes:
| United States Senate election in Arkansas, 2020 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Tom Cotton (incumbent) | 793,871 | 66.53% | +10.03% | |
| Libertarian | Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. | 399,390 | 33.47% | +31.44% | |
| Total votes | 1,193,261 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
Tom Cotton continued to be the U.S. Senator for Arkansas after this election.
Images for kids
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Harrington speaking about making the justice system fairer in Springdale, October 25, 2020
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See also
In Spanish: Elección al Senado de los Estados Unidos en Arkansas de 2020 para niños
