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Hank Wilkins
Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV (b. December 13, 1954) is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 17 from 1999 to 2001 and again from 2011 to 2015. Wilkins did not seek re-election in 2014.
Wilkins previously served in the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 5 from 2001 to 2011.
In April 2018, Wilkins pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and bribery. Wilkins admitted to conspiring to accept over $80,000 in bribes while he was a legislator in the General Assembly and for trying to conceal the bribes as donations to the St. James Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where Wilkins served as a pastor. A press release from the office of U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland said that in exchange for the donations, Wilkins filed, sponsored, and voted for specific legislation and "steer[ed] approximately $245,000 in General Improvement funds to entities" that provided the bribes.[1]
Biography
Wilkins earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1975, his MDiv from Saint Paul Seminary in 1981, and his Ph.D. from Philander Smith College. His professional experience includes working as a professor and a United Methodist Pastor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilkins served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Joint Budget, Vice Chair |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilkins served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
Elections
2012
Wilkins ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 17. Wilkins ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[2][3][4]
2010
Wilkins was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas Legislature. He instead won the district 17 seat of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Wilkins ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.[5]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wilkins won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Wilkins raised $58,595 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.
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2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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2012
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In 2012, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 13 to March 13. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2012. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2011
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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Personal
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Wilkins and his wife, Phyllis, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Hank Wilkins
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Times, "Former legislator Hank Wilkins pleads guilty to federal bribery and conspiracy charges," April 30, 2018
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2006 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas Senate spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephanie Flowers (D) |
Arkansas House District 17 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Vivian Flowers (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 5 2001–2011 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Flowers (D) |
