Labor
Supports higher wages and equal pay.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
James "Rus" Russell, III
Candidate for U.S. House · Arkansas · District 4
THE PERSON
Background
James Russell, also known as Rus, is a business owner and musician. Ballotpedia describes his work with CYA Music and New Dawn Counseling.
Roots
- Business owner
- Musician
- New Dawn Counseling co-owner
Education
- University of Central Arkansas · BS in philosophy, 2012, per narrative biography
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Taxes
Supports lower taxes for workers and closing tax loopholes for wealthy taxpayers.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicare toward universal coverage.
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Supports free education including college and job training.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports limits on corporate home buying, using rent histories in mortgage applications and a tax on the wealthiest 0.1% to address homelessness.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Environment
Supports protecting natural resources from industrial pollution and investing in clean energy.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 4 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Pulaski County Arkansas — November 3, 2026 notice of election, page 3 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.