Colt Shelby

Libertarian · Governor, Arkansas

Shelby has not spoken publicly on U.S. weapons or money for the government of Israel, or on U.S. aid to Palestinians. No statement was found in source-checked research across 7 sources.

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### Rhetoric and lobbying On February 24, 2026, Colt Shelby commented on social media regarding reports of Arkansas state officials visiting Israel, criticizing incumbent Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' travel by stating she "had no business going to Israel and bootlicking for a different group of leaders who are also of questionable morals". Aside from criticizing state executives for prioritizing foreign trips over local state concerns, Shelby has not engaged in broader Israel-related lobbying or national political rhetoric.

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### U.S. military aid and weapons to Israel There is no public record or official policy stance of Colt Shelby personally addressing U.g. military aid or weapons transfers to Israel. His platform focuses primarily on Arkansas state governance, fiscal management, local control, and state transparency.

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Also in this race: Fredrick Love (Democrat), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) · All Arkansas candidates.

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