Josh Johnston
| Josh Johnston | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 59 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011 - January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $136/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Heber Springs High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 13, 1974 | |
| Place of birth | Little Rock, AR | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Independent Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Johnston graduated from Heber Springs High School. He has been the owner of Quality Rock, Incorporated since 2003.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnston served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Planning, Vice Chair
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics
Elections
2010
Johnston defeated Lee Brown in the May 18 primary. He then defeated Steve Choate in the November 2 general election.[1][2]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 59 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Josh Johnston (R)
|
5,777 | |||
| Steve Choate (D) | 4,190 | |||
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Josh Johnston (R)
|
1,536 | |||
| Lee Brown (R) | 787 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Johnston raised $34,597 in contributions. [3]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Republican Party | $2,000 |
| Evans, Brad | $2,000 |
| Cameron, Ronnie | $2,000 |
| Johnston, John | $1,687 |
Recent news
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Josh Johnston News Feed
- Harvey Milk plans changed; Crist backs same-sex marriage - Windy City Times
- Weird Iowa: Jethro Bodine Calls, Casino Push Continues, $51K Pink Diamond ... - Patch.com
- Top 9: 'Works Bomb' Thrown at Home, Record Breaking Drake Relay Run ... - Patch.com
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Personal
Johnston and his wife Jennifer have two children.
External links
- Josh Johnston's campaign website
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Josh Johnston on Facebook
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lance Reynolds |
Arkansas House District 59 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Butch Wilkins (D) |
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