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David Wyatt
| David Wyatt | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| 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) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2007 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wyatt served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. Wyatt was a Judge for Independence County.
Biography
Wyatt's professional experience includes working as a farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wyatt served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Efficiency, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
| • Legislative Facilities | ||||
| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight | ||||
| • Rural Fire Departments Study | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wyatt served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Efficiency | ||||
| • Legislative Facilities, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wyatt served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Wyatt ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 19. Wyatt ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Linda Collins-Smith (R) in the November 6, 2012 general election.[1][2][3]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Wyatt Incumbent |
51.2% | 15,442 | |
| Republican | Linda Collins-Smith | 48.8% | 14,716 | |
| Total Votes | 30,158 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wyatt won election to the 12th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Wyatt raised $56,306 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Wyatt raised $58 in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Wyatt collected $56,306 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $5,500 |
| Michael S. Morton | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $2,000 |
| Acxiom Corp. | $1,500 |
Recent news
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External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator David Wyatt
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator David Wyatt
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004
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 David Wyatt
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Sample (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 19 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 12 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bruce Maloch (D) |
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