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David Burnett
| David Burnett | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 22 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arkansas (1963) | |
| J.D. | University of Arkansas (1966) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired circuit judge | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Burnett earned his B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Arkansas in 1963 and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1966. His professional experience includes working as a circuit judge for the Second Judicial District of Arkansas.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Burnett served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials, Chair | ||||
| • City, County and Local Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Children and Youth | ||||
| • Code Revision Commission | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Burnett served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • City, County and Local Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review, Chair | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Burnett ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 22. Burnett ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
2010
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2010
Burnett defeated Barrett E. Harrison in the May 18 primary. He then ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.[4][5]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Burnett (D)
|
5,742 | |||
| Barrett E. Harrison (D) | 3,121 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Burnett raised $133,026 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association | $4,000 |
| Nucor Corp | $3,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,500 |
Personal
Burnett has a wife, Sonja.
Recent news
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David Burnett News Feed
- Grant money eyed for county animal shelter - Blytheville Courier News
- Saturday Sports: NASCAR's Harvick Wins: NFL Draft; NBA; MLB; NHL; Golf - WTVY, Dothan
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External links
- David Burnett's campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
- David Burnett on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jeremy Hutchinson (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 22 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Steve Bryles |
Arkansas State Senate District 15 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by David J. Sanders (R) |
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