After two term in the House , Republicans Tom Cotton is headed for the Senate . Senate defeated two -term Sen. Mark Pryor , who could n't overcome Senate 's unpopularity in the state . The win is two of six seats Republicans needed if they are to regain control of the Senate .
After just one term in the House , Republican Tom Cotton is headed for the Senate . Cotton defeated two-term Sen. Mark Pryor , who could n't overcome Obama 's unpopularity in the state . The win is one of six seats Republicans needed if they are to regain control of the Senate .