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Gene Jeffress
| Gene Jeffress | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House | ||
| Date of primary | May 22, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Arkansas State Senate District 25 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869 per year | |
| Per diem | $136 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | November 2002 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2002 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Retired teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jeffress served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002. He earned his BME from the University of Arkansas, Monticello, in 1971. He is a former teacher. He is now retired.
Jeffress will be ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012 due to term limits. He is instead running for election to the U.S. House.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jeffress has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Arkansas State Senate, Chair
- Legislative Council, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Subcommittee on Claims
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Joint Energy Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Arkansas Assembly
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jeffress served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
- Children and Youth Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Education Committee, Arkansas State Senate
- Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Arkansas State Senate
Elections
2012
Jeffress is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Arkansas's 4th District. He and Q. Byrum Hurst defeated D.C. Morrison in the May 22 Democratic primary and advanced to the June 12 primary runoff election. Jeffress defeated Q. Byrum Hurst in the runoff and will face Tom Cotton (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
Jeffress is termed-out in 2012 and therefore ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeffress won re-election to the 25th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[2]
Jeffress raised $56,375 for his campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Jeffress raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Jeffress collected $56,375 in donations.[4]
His eight largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stephens Group | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Hospital Association | $2,250 |
| RATS | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,000 |
| SATCO | $2,000 |
| Michael S. Morton | $2,000 |
| Friedkin Business Services | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Personal
Jeffress and his wife, Cynthia, have three children.
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator Gene Jeffress
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gene Jeffress
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000
References
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Arkansas State Senate District 25 2003–present |
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