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Andrew Pritt
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Andrew Pritt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 94. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022.
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Biography
Andrew Pritt was born in Fairlea, West Virginia. Pritt served in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2002. Pritt earned an associate degree from the University of Arkansas, McGehee in 2003. Pritt's career experience includes working as a political consultant. Pritt has also worked as a railroad crew driver, an airline gate agent, and an EMT Basic. Pritt is affiliated with the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas, Lions Club, and Chi Phi Fraternity.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 94
Incumbent Jeff R. Wardlaw defeated Curley Jackson in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 94 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff R. Wardlaw (R) | 63.1 | 5,167 |
| Curley Jackson (D) | 36.9 | 3,023 | ||
| Total votes: 8,190 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 94
Curley Jackson defeated Andrew Pritt in the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 94 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Curley Jackson | 73.4 | 1,267 | |
 | Andrew Pritt | 26.6 | 459 | |
| Total votes: 1,726 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jeff R. Wardlaw advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 94.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Andrew C. Pritt has worked as a professional political advisor and operative for Democratic candidates since 1995. He was raised in rural southeast Arkansas where is now deceased father was a well-respected Presbyterian minister and his now elderly mother was an equally well-respected Licensed Practical Nurse. Pritt graduated from Hermitage High School then while taking basic college courses at a nearby college, he worked for various state candidates as initially a driver and a campaign field staffer. In 1999, he enlisted in the Army National Guard then entered after awhile into a program to eventually commission as an officer while pursuing his Bachelors Degree. Unfortunately, his military career was cut short when Pritt was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, a rather aggressive yet highly treatable form of cancer. This ended Pritt's military career permanently. After recovering from his first bout of cancer, Pritt returned to the political arena as a staffer for (Ret.) General Wesley K. Clark, a fellow Arkansan, in his Presidential campaign. Pritt worked on a number of campaigns, most recently as a surrogate and member of the Biden Flight Crew for President Joe Biden. Pritt was often seen behind the future President wearing his trademark Stetson Hat. After his father's death, Pritt returned home to southeast Arkansas where he has cared for his aging Mother.
- Dependable access to high speed internet is a necessity in today's world and a part of the infrastructure I will focus on for ALL of my constituents in rural southeast Arkansas.
- As a state legislator, I will author legislation to provide tax relief to businesses that employ Arkansans as workers and that utilize other small businesses in Arkansas for their supplies and necessities. I would like there to be a symbiotic economic system for all Arkansans.
- From the revenue currently generated by the Medical Cannabis Act, then both property and potentially either sale or income taxes could be phased out, providing tax relief for working Arkansans and their families.
I believe that we need to listen to and encourage the talent that exists in rural communities. Rural Arkansas is not just an area where raw resources are to be mined, harvested, or removed without benefit both to the residents who grew them or who worked to produce these resources. In addition, I believe many in rural Arkansas face some harsh decisions and realities that hinder and harm. With a focus on providing dependable access to high-speed internet district wide, not just in hot spots found in certain locations in urban areas, we can provide jobs from the home for both our young people and those still working. That way, no one should have to make the decision to move away from their homes to find good paying jobs with good benefits that pay a livable wage. Moving away for whatever length of time should be a choice and one made from a spirit of adventure, rather than a spirit of economic survival. Our rural areas are losing talent and families are being split up that do not need to be if we provide the access to those jobs with dependable infrastructure now. In addition, individuals deserve to be heard, rather than just those with the means to write a four or higher figure check. Finally, it's not okay to just demand something in life. I believe in the value of an honest day's work for an honest day's pay while also providing the means to earning that pay.
There are many I look up to, however, I look up mostly to my late Grandfather and my late Father. Both of these men were passionate about service above self. I was taught early on the value of respecting those around you and doing what you can to never hurt or harm intentionally other humans. To show compassion, forgiveness, grace, and most of all, do all I can to lift others up, because when one succeeds, all can succeed with them if you work together, in community. That is why, as my late Grandfather taught me, it's okay to compromise if it's for the greater good. Also, as he often stated, common sense makes sense. That is why if an idea doesn't harm and especially if it enriches or improves, then it doesn't matter, politically which idea thought it up or promoted it initially. My late Grandfather taught me early on in politics that work.
The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor has always made a profound effect upon me and why I seek to be in office. In the 1950's the main character's style of governance and reasoning for serving in office seems to be going out of vogue. However, the way that government used to be conducted as portrayed both in the book and movie of the same name is how I see effective government was and still could be once again.
The willingness to Listen, to Educate other to be Educated, to be Available for others, and the ability to make a Decision and stick to it. That's my mindset of how to L.E.A.D.
All my life I was taught and instilled with the principle of service above self. I see service in elective office as the ability to help and improve my community. I also have a desire to serve in office to help craft and shape legislation that will make our lives better in the short and long runs.
The oath of office defines it as such: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States as well as the state constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God." I think it clearly defines what is expected of a state legislator and gives them a sense when they swear this oath what they are charged at the very core what they are to seek to do while in office.
If I am elected, I will be the first openly gay male to be elected to the Arkansas State Legislature. I would like to achieve that milestone because of representation. I would like others to know there is no hinderance for any community to serve in office or to be represented.
I remember the American hostages held in Iran, as well as the sight of the deposed Shah of Iran going from country to country seeking medical care. Even at a young age, in this case 4 and 5 years old, I remember the look of exhaustion and toil on that man's face. I also remember going to Bonanza Restaurant, where my oldest brother was a cook, to celebrate with others at the release of the hostages from Iran. I remember also the sour look on the face of the Ayatollah Khomeini and the crowds chanting. The most shocking memory during this time was the frustration I had at seeing the flag burned and stomped on. Growing up we were all taught to show respect to the flag and treat it with respect at all times.
I worked successive summers both in High School then later in my 20's working in various tomato sheds in Bradley County. I made boxes, pushed boxes down the belt, packed the boxes with tomatoes, stacked pallets with the successfully packed boxes of tomatoes, as well as sorted tomatoes and culled the bad ones out.
It's actually a series of books. It's the Eleanor Roosevelt Murder Mystery series written by Elliott Roosevelt.
I love the mix of a good mystery where the characters are real life individuals, in real life locations, where the background of the stories are set around actual historic events. Very engrossing and page turners that I enjoy re-reading.
I love the mix of a good mystery where the characters are real life individuals, in real life locations, where the background of the stories are set around actual historic events. Very engrossing and page turners that I enjoy re-reading.
Josiah "JED" Bartlett from the West Wing
Poor Old Dirt Farmer by Levon Helm
I have had others that for whatever reasons whether out of spite or sport, have utilized whatever means to bully and to pull my name as well as myself down in the eyes of others. There's been those who have sought to sully my character while attempting to make me seem like I am not worthy.
I believe the Governor and State Legislature is just a microcosm of the greater Federal model of the President and Congress. Under Article II of the United States Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. I believe in addition, just like the President on a Federal level, the Governor may advise but it's the state legislature that provides htconsent.
I believe we need to dial back quickly and greatly the partisanship and strive towards working together for the common good. Our nation is divided too much over labels. In addition, there are those misusing tools such as the media to promote their agenda as facts, when it's just an opinion. One other idea expressed by some is this idea of state's rights, when they tend to forget this is the UNITED STATES of America not a Confederate States of America. That idea of a loose confederation of states led to a bloody internal war that ended that misconception in 1865.
The only benefit I see is there's more efficiency as there is no debate between multiple chambers. Personally, the drawback is that means less oversight, less debate, and a lessened ability to make sure that legislative decisions made are the best for the people.
Not necessarily, as I believe the more diverse state legislators are in race, gender, creed, political ideology, financial station in life, as well as sexual orientation, means that there is greater representation for the taxpayers and citizens who are governed.
Yes. The legislature is a group of individuals who are elected to come together for the common good of those who are governed. Therefore, I believe it benefits all for the legislators to have an understanding where their fellow colleagues are coming from on an issue.
I believe we should scrap the current system we have in Arkansas and rather I suggest that there should be an independent commission made up of 3 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 3 Independents of the various third parties, chaired by a respected member of the judiciary, presumably the State Supreme Court, should comprise 3 potential maps, then allow the voters to choose which map they prefer after given an appropriate time to provide them to the voters through multiple communication. After all, Arkansas' state motto in Latin is Regnat Populus, which means The People Shall Rule.
Advanced Communications and Information Technology
City, County, Local Affairs
Revenue & Taxation
David Pryor
Lt. Governor
U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
What is a benefit about living in Switzerland?
The flag is a big plus.
The flag is a big plus.
Only in extremis, meaning should there be a serious breakdown in the process of state government.
Compromise is an option, not always necessary, but most definitely desirable and an option when discussing and crafting public policy.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 13, 2022
Current members of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Leadership
Majority Leader:Howard Beaty
Minority Leader:Andrew Collins
Representatives
District 1
District 2
Trey Steimel (R)
District 3
Stetson Painter (R)
District 4
Jason Nazarenko (R)
District 5
Ron McNair (R)
District 6
Harlan Breaux (R)
District 7
Brit McKenzie (R)
District 8
Austin McCollum (R)
District 9
District 10
Mindy McAlindon (R)
District 11
Rebecca Burkes (R)
District 12
District 13
Scott Richardson (R)
District 14
Nick Burkes (R)
District 15
John Carr (R)
District 16
Kendon Underwood (R)
District 17
Randy Torres (R)
District 18
Robin Lundstrum (R)
District 19
Steven Unger (R)
District 20
Denise Garner (D)
District 21
Nicole Clowney (D)
District 22
David Whitaker (D)
District 23
Kendra Moore (R)
District 24
Brad Hall (R)
District 25
Chad Puryear (R)
District 26
James Eaton (R)
District 27
Steven Walker (R)
District 28
Bart Schulz (R)
District 29
Rick McClure (R)
District 30
District 31
Jimmy Gazaway (R)
District 32
Jack Ladyman (R)
District 33
Jon Milligan (R)
District 34
Joey Carr (R)
District 35
Jessie McGruder (D)
District 36
Johnny Rye (R)
District 37
Steve Hollowell (R)
District 38
Dwight Tosh (R)
District 39
Wayne Long (R)
District 40
Shad Pearce (R)
District 41
Alyssa Brown (R)
District 42
Stephen Meeks (R)
District 43
Rick Beck (R)
District 44
Stan Berry (R)
District 45
Aaron Pilkington (R)
District 46
Jon Eubanks (R)
District 47
Lee Johnson (R)
District 48
Ryan Rose (R)
District 49
Jay Richardson (D)
District 50
Zack Gramlich (R)
District 51
Cindy Crawford (R)
District 52
Marcus Richmond (R)
District 53
Matt Duffield (R)
District 54
Mary Bentley (R)
District 55
Matt Brown (R)
District 56
Steve Magie (D)
District 57
Cameron Cooper (R)
District 58
Les Eaves (R)
District 59
Jim Wooten (R)
District 60
Roger Lynch (R)
District 61
Jeremiah Moore (R)
District 62
Mark McElroy (R)
District 63
Lincoln Barnett (D)
District 64
Ken Ferguson (D)
District 65
Glenn Barnes (D)
District 66
Mark Perry (D)
District 67
Karilyn Brown (R)
District 68
Brian Evans (R)
District 69
David Ray (R)
District 70
Carlton Wing (R)
District 71
Brandon Achor (R)
District 72
Tracy Steele (D)
District 73
Andrew Collins (D)
District 74
Tippi McCullough (D)
District 75
Ashley Hudson (D)
District 76
Joy Springer (D)
District 77
Fred Allen (D)
District 78
Keith Brooks (R)
District 79
Tara Shephard (D)
District 80
Denise Ennett (D)
District 81
RJ Hawk (R)
District 82
Tony Furman (R)
District 83
Paul Childress (R)
District 84
Les Warren (R)
District 85
Richard McGrew (R)
District 86
John Maddox (R)
District 87
DeAnn Vaught (R)
District 88
Dolly Henley (R)
District 89
Justin Gonzales (R)
District 90
Richard Womack (R)
District 91
Bruce Cozart (R)
District 92
Julie Mayberry (R)
District 93
Mike Holcomb (R)
District 94
Jeff Wardlaw (R)
District 95
Howard Beaty (R)
District 96
Sonia Barker (R)
District 97
Matthew Shepherd (R)
District 98
Wade Andrews (R)
District 99
Lane Jean (R)
District 100
Carol Dalby (R)
Republican Party (81)
Democratic Party (19)
