Arkansas's 4th congressional district is a
congressional district
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located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of
Arkansas
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. Notable towns in the district include
Camden,
Hope
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,
Hot Springs
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,
Magnolia
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,
Pine Bluff, and
Texarkana
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.
The district is currently represented by
Republican Bruce Westerman
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.
Historically, the district has supported conservative
Democrats such as
Mike Ross and
David Pryor, and was reckoned as a classic
Yellow Dog Democrat district. However, the growing
Republican trend in the state has overtaken the district since the start of the 21st century with the district supporting
George W. Bush
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with 51% in
2004
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and support grew as
John McCain
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won the district in
2008
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with 58% of the vote.
Composition
The 4th congressional district consists of the entirety of the following counties, with the exception of
Pulaski County, which it shares with the
1st
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and
2nd
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districts. Pulaski County municipalities within the 4th district include portions of
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(shared with the 2nd district) and the entirety of
Hensley,
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,
Sweet Home,
Woodson, and
Wrightsville.
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Recent election results from statewide races
List of members representing the district
Recent US House election results
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
References
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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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