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Cecile Bledsoe
| Cecile Bledsoe | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Georgia (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 26, 1944 | |
| Profession | Surgical clinic manager | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bledsoe served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004.
Biography
Bledsoe earned her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Georgia in 1968. Her professional experience includes working as a Surgical Clinic Vice President/Assistant Manager.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bledsoe served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Efficiency | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bledsoe served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Efficiency | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bledsoe served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Bledsoe ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 3. Bledsoe ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bledsoe won election to the 8th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Bledsoe raised $40,020 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Bledsoe raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Bledsoe collected $40,020 in donations.[6]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $3,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Medical Society | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
Personal
Bledsoe and her husband, James, have three children.
Recent news
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External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Cecile Bledsoe
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Cecile Bledsoe
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2002 2000
- Cecile Bledsoe on Facebook
- Twitter feed
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Cecile Bledsoe
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ruth Whitaker (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 3 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 8 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Jake C. Files (R) |
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