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Jeffrey Francis Wadlin

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
—Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Insufficient coverage

Insufficient news coverage (4 articles) to produce a statistically reliable Leadership Score. Score suppressed from rankings.

Raw Leadership Score11.33
Friction-0.54
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
1.08/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Jeffrey Francis Wadlin has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate0%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Decisiveness

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Focus on the Common Good

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.750

Top sources

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/05/19/libertarian-u-s-senate-candidate-announces-campaign-kickoffhttps://www.kait8.com/2026/05/19/libertarian-candidate-announces-bid-arkansas-us-senate-seat/

Communication Skills

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.750

Economic Understanding

Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.730

Top sources

https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/05/19/libertarian-u-s-senate-candidate-announces-campaign-kickoffhttps://www.kait8.com/2026/05/19/libertarian-candidate-announces-bid-arkansas-us-senate-seat/https://www.4029tv.com/article/arkansas-us-senate-candidates-tom-cotton-hallie-shoffner-jeff-wadlin/73296808

Optimism

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.700

Top sources

https://www.kait8.com/2026/05/19/libertarian-candidate-announces-bid-arkansas-us-senate-seat/https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/05/19/libertarian-u-s-senate-candidate-announces-campaign-kickoff

Leadership frictions

Blame-shifting

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.500