Former Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Endorse Chris Jones for Congress – Joint Event Set for Next Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 12, 2026
Contact: media@chrisjonesforcongress.com

Pete to campaign for Chris Jones in Little Rock June 19

LITTLE ROCK – Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Mayor of South Bend, announced today his endorsement of Chris Jones to represent Arkansas’s second congressional district in Congress. Pete will travel to Little Rock on Friday, June 19 to campaign alongside Chris.
Buttigieg’s endorsement adds major national firepower to the Jones campaign, signaling a high-energy push ahead of the general election. The event will focus on infrastructure, opportunity, and a new generation of leadership for Arkansas.
“Chris Jones is a leader rooted in his community, with a vision for building prosperity in Arkansas brick by brick,” said Buttigieg. “At a time when politics can feel like it’s punching you in the face, Chris is focused on a better future where entrepreneurs thrive, young people can find good-paying jobs, and politicians are held accountable. A scientist, an ordained minister, and someone who knows how to bridge divides, Chris would make an excellent representative in Congress – and I’m proud to join him on the campaign trail.”

WHAT:

Rally with Chris Jones and Pete Buttigieg

WHEN:

Friday, June 19. Doors open at 5:30pm CT

WHERE:

Little Rock, AR – Location to announced

RSVP:

MEDIA: Media interested in covering the event must fill out this form.
PUBLIC: Members of the public interested in attending the rally should RSVP here.

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