Andrea Lea
| Andrea Lea | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 71 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Arkansas Technical University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Auditor/Author | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lea is the auditor and author of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Resource Manual. She has previously served as a Justice of the Peace for the Pope County Quorum Court, and a member of the Russellville City Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lea served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Management | ||||
| • Joint Energy, Alternate | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lea served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Joint Energy | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lea served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Lea's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1380 - "TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS."
- HB 1999 - "TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT."
- HB 2117 - "TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE AND LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON THEIR OWNERSHIP, LEASING, OR USAGE OF AIRPLANES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Lea ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 71. Lea ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[2][3][4]
2010
Lea won re-election to the 68th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lea won election to the 68th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponents Thomas Akin (D) and Mary Boley (Green).[6]
Lea raised $47,254 for her campaign, while Akin raised $131,038 and Boley raised $100.[7]
| Arkansas State House, District 68 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Andrea Lea (D)
|
5,681 | |||
| Thomas Akin (D) | 4,634 | |||
| Mary Boley (Green) | 394 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andrea Lea's campaign in 2010 | |
| Action Cmte For Rural Electrification | $1,643 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $13,272 |
2008
Below are Lea's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Phillip & Andrea Lea | $10,000 |
| Republican Party of Arkansas Legislative Victory Fund | $3,000 |
| Hope for America PAC | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Andrea Lea News Feed
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
- Thursday roundup: Football, junkets, schools, prayer - Arkansas Times (blog)
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Andrea Lea
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Andrea Lea on Facebook
- Andrea Lea on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lea
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tommy Wren (D) |
Arkansas House District 71 2013–present |
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Arkansas House District 68 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Robert E. Dale (R) |
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