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Joyce Elliott
| Joyce Elliott | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Whip | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| 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) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 2000-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southern Arkansas University (1973) | |
| Master's | Ouachita Baptist University (1981) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Director of Legislative Outreach for The College Board | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Elliott served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006.
Biography
She earned her B.A. in English/Speech from Southern Arkansas University in 1973 and her M.A. in English from Ouachita Baptist University in 1981. Her professional experience includes working for The College Board, as a High School Teacher in Arkansas, Texas, Florida, and Minnesota, and as the Director of Legislative Outreach for the Southwestern Region for The College Board.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Elliott served on the following committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs | ||||
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials | ||||
| • Academic Facilities Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Elliott served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Joint Budget | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Insurance and Commerce | ||||
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Elliott served on these committees:
| Arkansas Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • City, County and Local Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor | ||||
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Elliott ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 31. Elliott defeated Fred Allen in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the November 6, 2012, general election.[1][2][3]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 31, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joyce Elliott Incumbent |
86.2% | 24,407 | |
| Libertarian | Glen Schwarz | 13.8% | 3,917 | |
| Total Votes | 28,324 | |||
| Arkansas State Senate District 31 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Joyce Elliott |
62.7% | 3,963 |
| Fred Allen | 37.3% | 2,362 |
| Total Votes | 6,325 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Elliott won election to the 33rd District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Elliott raised $171,751 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Elliott raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Elliott collected $171,751 in donations.[6]
Her three largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association | $4,298 |
| Stephens Group | $3,000 |
| Arkansas AFL-CIO | $2,000 |
Personal
Elliott has one child.
Recent news
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External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Joyce Elliott
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Joyce Elliott
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2004 2002 2000
- Joyce Elliott 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, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ 2008 general election results, Arkansas
- ↑ Arkansas Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Joyce Elliott
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mary Salmon (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 31 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 33 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Jeremy Hutchinson (R) |
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