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Ruth Whitaker
| Ruth Whitaker | ||
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| Arkansas State Senate District 3 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-January 10, 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| State Senate Minority Leader | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869 per year | |
| Per diem | $136 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 2001 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Hendrix College (1958) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 13, 1936 | |
| Place of birth | Blytheville, Arkansas | |
| Profession | Community Activist | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Whitaker is a former Alderman of the City of Cedarville. She worked as a Secretary for the Arkansas State Republican Party from 1992 to 1994.
Whitaker earned her BA from Hendrix College in 1958. Whitaker has worked as a Political Advisor and a Community Activist.
Whitaker will be ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012 due to term limits.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Whitaker served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Claims
- Insurance and Commerce Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Vice Chair
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Whitaker served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
- Judiciary Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Whitaker won election to the 3rd District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[1]
Whitaker raised $31,243 for her campaign.[2]
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Whitaker raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Whitaker collected $31,243 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $3,543 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $2,000 |
| Rural Arkansas Telecommunications | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Personal
Whitaker is a widow. She has two children and two grandchildren.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Ruth Whitaker
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Ruth Whitaker
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 3 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Cecile Bledsoe (R) |
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