Arkansas Dem Running for Senate on 'Fairness' Platform Backed Race-Based Hiring and Admissions Policies

The Democratic nominee for Senate in Arkansas challenging two-term incumbent Tom Cotton says her "campaign is about fairness" for "everyone who works hard." At the same time, the candidate, Hallie Shoffner, says the government should make race-based hiring and admissions decisions.

Months before launching her campaign in July of last year, Shoffner testified before a state panel in February 2025 to argue that the state of Arkansas should keep race-based hiring and admissions policies.