Arkansas State Senate District 6 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Arkansas, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Arkansas State Senate District 6 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 6

Matt McKee defeated Cortney McKee in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt McKee (R)	69.7	21,453
		Cortney McKee (D)	30.3	9,307

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,760
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Cortney McKee (D)

We need to recycle more, and waste less. I want to focus our recycling efforts on those with the biggest net reduction in carbon. Recycling is a skill we should be teaching our children as well as it will become increasingly important in their lifetime.

We have a teacher shortage. Our surrounding states all pay teachers a much higher teacher salary. Making about 30 percent less than other jobs requiring four year degrees does not send the message we value education. They have earned the raise, all picking up slack from the ongoing shortage in the field.

We also have a shortage of doctors, creating a healthcare system below that of many other states. We have to renegotiate medicaid reimbursements and make college more affordable and more desirable in the state to attract and retain medical students and doctors. More doctors make it easier, and quicker to be seen by a doctor. I think the COVID pandemic really highlighted that.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cortney McKee (D)

I'm a lifelong advocate for the environment. That said, my higher education has centered on policy and the process. Education policy, community development, equity in policy, environmental regulation, healthcare, welfare, economic policy and fair taxation are some of the policy areas I enjoyed studying when obtaining my masters in Public Administration.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Cortney McKee (D)

Integrity and knowledge, which is why I am the correct candidate.

See also

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