Hank Wilkins
| Hank Wilkins | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas State Senate District 5 | ||
| 2001 - 2011 | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2001 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Michigan (1975) | |
| Ph.D. | Philander Smith College | |
| Other | Saint Paul Seminary (1981) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 13, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Wilkins formerly served in the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 5 from 2001 to 2011.
Biography
Wilkins earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1975, his MDiv from Saint Paul Seminary in 1981, and his PhD from Philander Smith College. His professional experience includes working as a professor and a United Methodist Pastor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilkins served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Joint Budget, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilkins served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Wilkins ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 17. Wilkins ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[1][2][3]
2010
Wilkins was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas Legislature. He instead won the district 17 seat of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Wilkins ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wilkins won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[5]
Wilkins raised $58,595 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Hank Wilkins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $2,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $12,600 |
2006
In 2006, Wilkins collected $58,595 in donations.[7]
His six largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $7,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co. | $2,000 |
| Mike Ross Congress | $2,000 |
| Stephens Group | $2,000 |
| Michael S. Morton | $2,000 |
| Ross Pharmacy | $2,000 |
Personal
Wilkins and his wife, Phyllis, have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Hank Wilkins
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
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
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2006 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Hank Wilkins
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephanie Flowers |
Arkansas House District 17 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 5 2001–2011 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Flowers |
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