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Johnny Key
| Johnny Key | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Leader | ||
| 2009-2010 | ||
| 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 | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arkansas (1991) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 9, 1968 | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Key was a Justice of the Peace for Baxter County from 1997 to 2002. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008.
Biography
Key earned his B.S. from the University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional experience includes working as the Owner of Open Arms Learning Center, Incorporated and an Engineer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Key served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Budget, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • Efficiency | ||||
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Key served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight, Yes | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Efficiency | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Chair | ||||
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Key served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Key ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 17. Key ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Key won election to the 1st District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Key raised $46,646 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Key raised $198 in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Key collected $46,646 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $4,298 |
| Stephens Group | $3,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecommunications | $2,000 |
| Michael S. Morton | $2,000 |
Personal
Key and his wife, Shannon, have two children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Johnny + Key + Arkansas + Senate"
Johnny Key News Feed
- Stormy morning: Shoffner, hospitals, abortion - Arkansas Times (blog)
- Brawner: The art of legislating - Log Cabin Democrat
- NRA Money, Power Responsible For Swayed Gun Control Vote - Huffington Post
- Inside the Beltway: LaPierre's summation - Washington Times
- Colorado's new gun laws push HiViz firearms business to Wyoming - Washington Times
- State grant fund helps task forces combat drugs - Baxter Bulletin
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External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Johnny Key
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Johnny Key
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002
- Facebook page
- Johnny Key on Twitter
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
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Johnny Key
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by James Luker (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 17 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 1 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bart Hester(R) |
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