LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An incumbent Republican congressman has defeated a long-shot Democratic challenger to win re-election to his northwest Arkansas seat.
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack won a fifth term Tuesday in Arkansas's 3rd Congressional District against Democrat Joshua Mahony. Womack was first elected to the district that includes Fayetteville and Fort Smith in 2010.
He released a statement that said, “I’m humbled to have Third District Arkansans continue to put their faith in me as their representative. My commitment to our shared conservative values of building a safer, stronger, prouder, and more prosperous nation is steadfast. I will continue to represent you by working to uphold the principles of the Constitution and supporting conservative policies that safeguard taxpayer dollars, bolster our national defense, enhance economic opportunity, and protect individual liberty. It is an honor to be your voice in Congress and represent the endless determination and strong entrepreneurial spirit our community embodies. Thank you for your support, trust, and vote."
Womack has chaired the House Budget Committee since the beginning of the year.
After enlisting in the Arkansas Army National Guard, Womack and his father started a radio station. Womack also worked as a financial consultant for Merrill Lynch before being elected mayor of Rogers, Arkansas, where he served for 12 years.
In 2010, Womack easily won election to the House seat when John Boozman, who had held the seat, was elected to the U.S. Senate.
