Cecile Bledsoe

Cecile Bledsoe

Republican Party

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 3

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Arkansas House of Representatives District 95

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Arkansas State Senate District 8

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Arkansas State Senate District 3

Successor: Steve Crowell

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Georgia, 1968

Personal

Profession

Surgical clinic manager

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Cecile Bledsoe (Republican Party) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 3. She assumed office on January 14, 2013. She left office on January 9, 2023.

Bledsoe (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 3. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Bledsoe served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. She represented District 3 from 1999 to 2003 and District 95 from 2003 to 2005.

Biography

Bledsoe was born on June 26, 1944. She earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Georgia in 1968. Her professional experience includes working as a surgical clinic vice president/assistant manager.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Bledsoe was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Children and Youth Committee
• Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Chair
• Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
• Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee
• Legislative Joint Auditing Committee

2019-2020

Bledsoe was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Council, Co-Chair
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee, Vice-Chair
• Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Governor's Emergency Fund Review Committee, Co-Chair

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bledsoe served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bledsoe served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bledsoe served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bledsoe served on these committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2009
• City, County and Local Affairs
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

Cecile Bledsoe did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 3

Incumbent Cecile Bledsoe defeated Jon Comstock in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 3 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cecile Bledsoe (R)	61.9	14,598
		Jon Comstock (D)	38.1	8,968

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 3

Jon Comstock advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 3 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Jon Comstock

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 3

Incumbent Cecile Bledsoe advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 3 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Cecile Bledsoe

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2014

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Cecile Bledsoe was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012

Bledsoe ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 3. Bledsoe ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.

2008

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Bledsoe won election to the 8th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.

Bledsoe raised $40,020 for her campaign.

Campaign finance summary

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Cecile Bledsoe campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2018	Arkansas State Senate District 3	Won general	$131,495	N/A**
2014	Arkansas State Senate, District 3	Lost	$154,869	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State Senate, District 3	Won	$52,134	N/A**
2008	Arkansas State Senate, District 8	Won	$40,020	N/A**
2002	Arkansas State House, District 95	Won	$29,059	N/A**
2000	Arkansas State House, District 3	Won	$46,699	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.

• National Federation of Independent Business

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2021

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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15. Arkansas Farm Bureau Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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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. Americans for Prosperity Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Conduit for Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues with "a focus on small business." Family Council Action Committee Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. Arkansas Citizen's First Congress Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Advance Arkansas Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on the principles the organization seeks to promote, which the Advance Arkansas Institute lists as "free markets, individual liberty and limited transparent government." Arkansas Citizen's First Congress Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important. Arkansas Learns Legislators are scored on the bills specifically supported by Arkansas Learns. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2012

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2011

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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27. Advance Arkansas Legislators are scored on their votes on the principles the organization seeks to promote, which the Advance Arkansas Institute lists as "free markets, individual liberty and limited transparent government." Arkansas Citizen's First Congress Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important.

Personal

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Bledsoe and her husband, James, have three children.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on October 26, 2020

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On October 26, 2020, Arkansas state Senate president Jim Hendren announced that Bledsoe had tested positive for COVID-19.

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• Arkansas State Senate
• Senate Committees
• Arkansas State Legislature
• Arkansas state legislative districts

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 3 2013-2023	Succeeded by Steve Crowell (R)
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 8 2009-2013	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 95 2003-2005	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 3 1999-2003	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Arkansas State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Blake Johnson

Minority Leader:Greg Leding

Senators

District 1

Ben Gilmore (R)

District 2

Matt Stone (R)

District 3

Steve Crowell (R)

District 4

Jimmy Hickey (R)

District 5

Terry Rice (R)

District 6

Matt McKee (R)

District 7

Alan Clark (R)

District 8

Stephanie Flowers (D)

District 9

Reginald Murdock (D)

District 10

Ronald Caldwell (R)

District 11

Ricky Hill (R)

District 12

Jamie Scott (D)

District 13

Jane English (R)

District 14

Clarke Tucker (D)

District 15

Fredrick Love (D)

District 16

Kim Hammer (R)

District 17

Mark Johnson (R)

District 18

Jonathan Dismang (R)

District 19

Dave Wallace (R)

District 20

Dan Sullivan (R)

District 21

Blake Johnson (R)

District 22

John Payton (R)

District 23

Scott Flippo (R)

District 24

Missy Irvin (R)

District 25

Breanne Davis (R)

District 26

Vacant

District 27

Justin Boyd (R)

District 28

Bryan King (R)

District 29

Jim Petty (R)

District 30

Greg Leding (D)

District 31

Clint Penzo (R)

District 32

Joshua Bryant (R)

District 33

Bart Hester (R)

District 34

Jim Dotson (R)

District 35

Tyler Dees (R)

Republican Party (28)

Democratic Party (6)

Vacancies (1)