U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford's campaign manager filed paperwork Friday at the state Capitol for Arkansas' 1st district congressman to seek reelection in the 2026 elections.

Crawford, a Jonesboro Republican, has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011. Crawford's campaign manager, Elijah Fisher, filed paperwork for Crawford with the secretary of state's office late Friday morning.

Crawford said in a news release that he is excited to continue fighting for the people of Arkansas' 1st congressional district.

"Throughout my time in Congress, I have worked hard to support and protect our farmers, promote business and manufacturing to bring good jobs to Arkansas, and strengthen our national security against both internal and external threats," Crawford said.

He said it has been his

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