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David Meeks

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David Meeks
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Arkansas House of Representatives District 70
Incumbent
In office
2011-Present
Term ends
January 12, 2015
Years in position 2
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$15,869/year
Per diem$136/day
Elections and appointments
First electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limits3 terms (6 years)
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1990-1995
Personal
Place of birthTrenton, MI
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
www.CandidateVerification.org

Contents

David Meeks is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 70. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Biography

Meeks earned his bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministries. His professional experience includes working as a project manager/customer service agent for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and an associate pastor. Meeks served in the United States Army from 1990 to 1995.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:

Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013
• Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs, Chair
• Legislative Council
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meeks served on these committees:

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Meeks' campaign website lists the following issues:[1]

  • Create Jobs By Cutting Taxes And Regulations
Excerpt: "The private sector is where jobs are created. We must look for ways to decrease their tax burden and regulations so they can hire more people and put more of their money back into their business."
  • Curb Spending And Government Growth
Excerpt: "We have to curb the growth of government. Arkansas taxpayers can’t afford a bloated state government."
  • Healthcare
Excerpt: "I will continue to fight against the implementation of Obamacare here in Arkansas."
  • States Rights
Excerpt: "I will work with other legislators to defend our rights given to us by the Constitution."
  • Life/Family
Excerpt: "I am Pro-Life, and have received the endorsement of the Arkansas Right to Life"
  • Gun Rights
Excerpt: "I believe in your right to keep and bear arms."
  • Education
Excerpt: "We must look for ways to improve education."
  • Other Issues
Excerpt: "I don't believe in the global warming hoax. I will oppose any climate change legislation that is brought up."

Elections

2012

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2012

Meeks ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 70. Meeks defeated Price Dooley in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Cody Bassham (D) in the November 6, 2012, general election.[2][3][4]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 70, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgDavid Meeks Incumbent 61.8% 6,829
     Democratic Cody Bassham 38.2% 4,219
Total Votes 11,048


2010

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Meeks defeated Steve Magie in the November 2 general election.[5]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 46 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg David Meeks (R) 5,312
Steve Magie (D) 4,452

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Meeks raised $16,289 in contributions. [6]

His two largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Arkansas Republican Party $4,111
Mountaire Corp $2,000

Personal

Meeks has a wife, Naomi.

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References

  1. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  2. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 7, 2012
  3. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
  4. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
  5. ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
  6. ↑ 2010 contributions
Political offices
Preceded by
Robert E. Dale (R) 		Arkansas House District 70
2013–present 		Succeeded by
NA
Preceded by
Robbie Wills 		Arkansas House District 46
2011–2013 		Succeeded by
Mark Biviano (R)
v • d • e
Republican majority Current members of the Arkansas House of Representatives
House Speaker: Davy Carter (R) • Majority Leader: Bruce Westerman (R) • Minority Leader: Greg Leding (D)
   
Democratic (48) • Republican (51) • Green Party (1) • Arkansas State Senate • Arkansas House of Representatives
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