Gilbert Baker
| Gilbert Baker | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 30 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869 per year | |
| Per diem | $136 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2000 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Louisiana Tech University (1977) | |
| Master's | University of Arizona (1978) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 5, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Monahas, Texas | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Baker is the chair of a group that is sponsoring the Secret Ballot Amendment. This amendment is proposed as an initiated constitutional amendment; it would require that ballots in union elections be private.[1]
Baker earned his BFA from Louisiana Tech University in 1977. He went on to receive his MM from the University of Arizona in 1978. He has worked as a Teacher/Academic Advisor/Administrator for the University of Central Arkansas for 22 years. He was Chair of the Faulkner County Republican Party from 1997 to 1999.
Baker will be ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Baker served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Claims
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Subcommittee on Special Language
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Efficiency Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Legislative Facilities Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Baker served on these committees:
- Children and Youth Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Efficiency Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Baker won election to the 30th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, defeating opponent Joe White (D).[2]
Baker raised $466,049 for his campaign, while White raised $450,027.[3]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 30 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Gilbert Baker (R)
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20,253 | |||
| Joe White (D) | 16,561 | |||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Baker raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Baker collected $466,049 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $8,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $7,138 |
| Arkansas Conservative Legislative PAC | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Republican Party | $5,000 |
Recent news
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Gilbert Baker News Feed
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Personal
Baker and his wife, Susan, have eight children.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Gilbert Baker
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gilbert Baker
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
References
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 30 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Linda Pondexter Chesterfield (D) |
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