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Richard Carroll
| Richard Carroll | |
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| Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| Former officeholder | |
| In office | |
| 2009 – 2011 | |
| Party | Democratic |
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He worked as a boilermaker with the Union Pacific Railroad from 1993-2008.[1]
Issue positions
Carroll's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Public Transportation and Rail
Sponsored legislation
Carroll's sponsored legislation included:
- HB 1246 - "AN ACT TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF NEW POLITICAL PARTIES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES."
- HB 1247 - "AN ACT TO EXTEND THE THRESHOLD FOR A POLITICAL PARTY TO MAINTAIN ITS CERTIFIED POLITICAL PARTY STATUS TO INCLUDE RECEIVING A PERCENTAGE OF VOTES FOR ANY POSITION SUBJECT TO A STATEWIDE ELECTION."
- HB 1863 - "AN ACT TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION BY NEW POLITICAL PARTY CANDIDATES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES IN PUBLICLY FUNDED ELECTION DEBATES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Carroll sought re-election to the 39th district seat in 2010. He was defeated in the May 18 primary by Tracy Steele, receiving 409 votes to Steele's 1,673.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Carroll won election to the 39th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running uncontested in the general election.[4]
Carroll raised $5,975 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2008
Below are Carroll's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Arkansas AFL-CIO | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Realtors Assoc | $1,000 |
| Milton Cranford | $350 |
| Ble & T Arkansas PAC | $300 |
| United Transportation Union | $300 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Richard Carroll
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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Succeeded by Tracy Steele |
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