James Luker
| James Luker | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 17 | ||
| 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 | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1995-2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| J.D. | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 4, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Luker is a former Mayor of the City of Wayne. He served in the Arkansas State House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000. Luker is an attorney for the City of Wynne.
Luker 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, Luker served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Facilities Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Vice Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Luker served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Luker won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[1]
Luker raised $109,976 for his campaign.[2]
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Luker raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Luker collected $109,976 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $3,442 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $3,000 |
| Arkansas State Farm Insurance | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
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Personal
Luker and his wife, Myra, have three children.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator James Luker
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator James Luker
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002
References
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 17 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Johnny Key (R) |
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