James Russell
James Russell is the Democratic nominee for Arkansas's 4th Congressional District. He is a business owner who has worked in statewide mental healthcare since 2014, and describes deep family ties to Arkansas farming going back to the 1860s.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- MixedLoosen zoning rules to build more housing
Campaign platform calls for restricting large corporate purchases of homes and helping renters qualify for mortgages, rather than broad deregulation of zoning.[4]
“We need to stop big companies from buying up homes and raising rent too high. We should also count rent payments when people apply for a mortgage, so more folks can buy a home.”
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Campaign platform proposes a small tax on the wealthiest 0.1% to help fund efforts to end homelessness.[4]
“By adding a small tax on the super-rich—the top 0.1%—we can help end homelessness for good.”
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Campaign platform calls for investing in a clean-energy future using multiple sources and protecting natural resources from industrial pollution.[4]
“We need to invest in a clean energy future that uses multiple sources to stay safe and strong.”
In their words — priorities
- Says leaders should listen to and be accountable to the people rather than to money and power, and calls for following the Constitution.[3][4]
- Supports equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, income, or background, including fair pay and bodily autonomy.[4]
- Wants to address the housing crisis by curbing large investors' home purchases and letting renters' payment history count toward mortgage qualification.[4]
Background
- Graduated from Captain Shreve High School; earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Central Arkansas (2012 and 2021).[3]
- Served in the U.S. Army National Guard in 1996.[3]
- Has provided statewide mental healthcare services since 2014; his family has farmed in Lafayette County, Arkansas since the 1860s.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $5,853 · spent $5,628 · $907 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗