Gene Jeffress
| Gene Jeffress | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 25 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869 per year | |
| Per diem | $136 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2002 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2002 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Harmon "Gene" Jeffress (b. October 18, 1948) was a Democratic member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 25 from 2003 to 2013
Jeffress served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. He earned his BME from the University of Arkansas, Monticello, in 1971. He is a former teacher. He is now retired.
Jeffress was ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012 due to term limits. He instead ran for election to the U.S. House.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jeffress served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Claims
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jeffress served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
- Children and Youth Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2012
Jeffress was defeated by republican Tom Cotton.[1] Jeffress ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Arkansas's 4th District. He and Q. Byrum Hurst defeated D.C. Morrison in the May 22 Democratic primary and advanced to the June 12 primary runoff election. Jeffress defeated Q. Byrum Hurst in the runoff and faced Tom Cotton (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
Jeffress was termed-out in 2012 and therefore ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate.
| U.S. House, Arkansas, District 4 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gene Jeffress | 36.7% | 95,013 | |
| Republican |  Tom Cotton |
59.5% | 154,149 | |
| Green | Joshua Drake | 1.9% | 4,807 | |
| Libertarian | Bobby Tullis | 1.9% | 4,984 | |
| Total Votes | 258,953 | |||
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeffress won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Jeffress raised $56,375 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2012
Jeffress did not win election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Jeffress's campaign committee raised a total of $100,330 and spent $98,040.[5]
| U.S. House, Arkansas District 4, 2012 - Gene Jeffress Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $100,330 |
| Total Spent | $98,040 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $2,213,218 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $2,094,867 |
| Top contributors to Gene Jeffress's campaign committee | |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $5,000 |
| National Assn of Letter Carriers | $5,000 |
| Plumbers/Pipefitters Union | $5,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $5,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Industrial Unions | $10,000 |
| Building Trade Unions | $10,000 |
| Public Sector Unions | $9,000 |
| Retired | $5,150 |
| Transportation Unions | $5,000 |
2010 (Off-cycle)
Jeffress raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Jeffress collected $56,375 in donations.[6]
His eight largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Hospital Association | $2,250 |
| RATS | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| SATCO | $2,000 |
| Michael S. Morton | $2,000 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $2,000 |
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Personal
Jeffress and his wife, Cynthia, have three children.
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Official Campaign Twitter Page
- Official Campaign Facebook Page
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Gene Jeffress
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gene Jeffress
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 25 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Flowers (D) |
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- Former member, Arkansas State Senate
- Senator termed out, 2012
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012
- Democratic Party
- State senators first elected in 2002
- Arkansas
- State Senate running for U.S. House, 2012
- 2012 challenger
- U.S. House candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
- 2012 open seat
