Jonesboro, Ark. — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is set to extend his tenure in Congress after winning re-election in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District.
The Associated Press projected Crawford’s victory on Tuesday night, as he overcame his challengers, Democrat Terri Yarbrough Green and Libertarian Steve Parsons.
Crawford, a Republican, has represented the district since 2011. The 1st Congressional District spans a large portion of eastern Arkansas, including the Mississippi River Delta region.
Election results are continuing to be reported, and further updates will be available as local officials verify and finalize vote counts.