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David Branscum
| David L. Branscum | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 83 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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) | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Southern Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Branscum's professional experience includes working in lumber and cattle.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Branscum served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Energy, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Branscum served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Energy, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Branscum ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 83. Branscum ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[1][2][3]
2010
Branscum defeated Green Party candidate Mark Swaney in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 90 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David L. Branscum (R)
|
7,253 | |||
| Mark Swaney (G) | 2,394 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Branscum raised $18,507 in contributions. [5]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Branscum, David L | $5,000 |
| Madco Holdings Ltd | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Realtors Association | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- 'Private option' Medicaid fails in House vote - Baxter Bulletin
- Death notices for April 30 - Tulsa World
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Facebook page
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leslee Milam Post (D) |
Arkansas House District 83 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Roy Ragland |
Arkansas House District 90 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Les Carnine (R) |
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