KUAR | By Josie Lenora
Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District has a unique group of candidates vying to represent east Arkansas in Congress.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Rick Crawford is running against a Democrat and a Libertarian. Little Rock Public Radio was in talks with Crawford’s office for weeks to do an interview that ultimately never materialized. The station sent him the same list of questions we asked the other two candidates.
Crawford has been in his job since 2011. He is a Tea Party conservative, who believes in smaller government, minimal spending and stronger borders. He also serves as chairman of the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
His two opponents are Rodney Govens, the Democrat, and Steve Parsons, the Libertarian.
Two candidates challenge Crawford in 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Rick Crawford (left), Libertarian Steve Parsons (middle), Democrat Rodney Govens (right).