Bobby Pierce
Bobby J. Pierce is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 27 from 2013 to 2017. He served as Assistant President Pro Tempore for the 4th District and State Senate Minority Whip.
Pierce also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the District 19 from 2007 to 2013 and served as State House Speaker Pro Tempore. He is also a former member of the Sheridan School Board.
Biography
Pierce's professional experience includes working as owner of Sheridan True Value, and working for Telebooth, Incorporated. Pierce serves in the Arkansas National Guard.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Children and Youth |
| • Education |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Efficiency |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pierce served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs |
| • Joint Energy |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • Academic Facilities Oversight |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Education |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Legislative Facilities |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pierce served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.[2]
Trent Garner defeated incumbent Bobby Pierce in the Arkansas State Senate District 27 general election.[3]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Trent Garner |
54.57% | 16,803 | |
| Democratic | Bobby Pierce Incumbent | 45.43% | 13,986 | |
| Total Votes | 30,789 | |||
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Bobby Pierce ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 27 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bobby Pierce Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Trent Garner ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 27 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Trent Garner (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Pierce ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 27. Pierce defeated state representative Garry Smith in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Henry Frisby, II (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bobby J. Pierce |
50.5% | 15,805 | |
| Republoican | Henry L. Firsby, II | 49.5% | 15,506 | |
| Total Votes | 31,311 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bobby Pierce |
52.1% | 3,648 |
| Garry Smith | 47.9% | 3,350 |
| Total Votes | 6,998 | |
2010
Pierce won re-election to the 19th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[9]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Pierce won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[10]
Pierce raised $14,831 for his campaign.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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2017
In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Pierce Biography," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Fletcher (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 27 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Trent Garner (R) |
| Preceded by ' |
Arkansas House District 19 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Nate Steel (D) |
