Jody Dickinson
| Jody Dickinson | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 47 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 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 | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Dickinson previously represented the 58th District from 2009 to 2013.
Dickinson is retired.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dickinson served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Performance Review | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dickinson served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Joint Auditing | ||||
| • Legislative Printing Requirements and Specifications, Chair | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dickinson served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Dickinson's sponsored legislation includes:
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Dickinson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 47. Dickinson defeated WM. Burl Simmons, Jr. in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the November 6, 2012, general election.[2][3][4]
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 47 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jody Dickinson |
57.1% | 1,614 |
| WM. Burl Simmons, Jr. | 42.9% | 1,211 |
| Total Votes | 2,825 | |
2010
Dickinson won re-election to the 58th district seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dickinson won election to the 58th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Dickinson raised $39,213 for her campaign.[7]
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 Jody Dickinson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Robbie Wills For Congress | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,753 |
2008
Below are Dickinson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Assoc | $4,000 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Assoc | $2,000 |
| Southwestern Energy Co | $1,500 |
| Stephens Group | $1,500 |
| Chesapeake Operating Inc | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Jody Dickinson News Feed
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External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Jody Dickinson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Facebook page
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dickinson
- ↑ 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, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Matters, General election results
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas House spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Meeks (R) |
Arkansas House District 47 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 58 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Harold Copenhaver (D) |
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