Cortney McKee
Cortney McKee (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 85. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McKee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Cortney McKee was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. McKee earned an associate degree from the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in 2008 and a bachelor's degree and graduate degree from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in 2011 and 2021, respectively. Her career experience includes working as an office administrator.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Richard McGrew defeated Cortney McKee in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard McGrew (R) | 75.6 | 10,153 |
 | Cortney McKee (D)  | 24.4 | 3,275 | |
| Total votes: 13,428 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Cortney McKee advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 85.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Richard McGrew advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 85.
Endorsements
To view McKee's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McKee in this election.
2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
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 | |
| Total votes: 30,760 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Cortney McKee advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 6.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 6
Matt McKee defeated incumbent Bill Sample in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 6 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt McKee | 51.5 | 5,619 |
 | Bill Sample | 48.5 | 5,298 | |
| Total votes: 10,917 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cortney McKee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McKee's responses.
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- Arkansans deserve to know how our money is being spent. Yet during the recent special session the taxpayers paid for, the Republican Supermajority in this state worked to protect their leaders engaged in wrong-doing rather than the interests of Arkansans. They also attacked our freedom to know what what going on within the government that we pay for. The only way to stop this is to oppose these types of politicians is to run and vote against them in our elections. With no one to oppose them, they automatically get the job, no matter how they act or vote.
- Arkansas is a bad place to be sick or have a baby. Why? Around 71 percent of our rural hospitals are operating in the red. If they close, it will leave many Arkansans without health care. We have the second highest infant mortality in the nation. Deaths of mothers is equally unacceptable. Under Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ administration, hundreds of thousands of eligible people were dropped from their health insurance. If you don’t have money to pay a doctor, you can’t be seen and your health risks increase. We should: Expand access to affordable healthcare Fund rural hospitals Write in exceptions to our extreme abortion ban for rape, incest, and health of the mother.
- Public libraries are vital hubs for education, information, and connection. From early literacy programs to job search assistance, public libraries empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds. They provide access to knowledge, foster creativity, and promote lifelong learning. At the core of their mission lies a commitment to free speech. Public libraries stand as bastions of intellectual freedom, offering a sanctuary where diverse voices can be heard. In an era of misinformation and polarization, these institutions remain steadfast in their dedication to open dialogue, critical thinking, and democratic values. As your representative, I pledge unwavering support for our Garland County Library and all public libraries.
Additionally, we need to address pet overpopulation by giving our shelters more resources and removing the barriers to spay & neuter.
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2022
Cortney McKee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McKee's responses.
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- 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.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
