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Daisy Bonilla
Daisy Bonilla (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 93. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 24, 2022.
Biography
Bonilla's professional experience includes working as a licensed social worker. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in 2008 and a master's degree from New York University in 2017.[1]
Bonilla has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Bentonville Community Church
- NWA Latinx Task Force
- AR Hispanic Caucus
- Democratic Party of Benton County
Elections
2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93
Incumbent Mike Holcomb defeated Aaron Cagle in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Holcomb (R) | 87.1 | 7,982 |
| Aaron Cagle (L) | 12.9 | 1,187 | ||
| Total votes: 9,169 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daisy Bonilla (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Holcomb advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93
Aaron Cagle advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Cagle (L) | |
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2020
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93
Incumbent Jim Dotson defeated Daisy Bonilla in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Dotson (R) | 58.1 | 10,446 |
 | Daisy Bonilla (D) | 41.9 | 7,530 | |
| Total votes: 17,976 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Daisy Bonilla advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jim Dotson advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Daisy Bonilla did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Daisy Bonilla completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonilla's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a Social Worker providing mental health services, where I help empower people to change their own circumstances. I've worked with nonprofit organizations for nearly twenty years, including those advocating for children's welfare, community defense centers, and other nonprofits focused on helping families in need, particularly those in the immigrant community.
I'm passionate about using my background as a social worker to see the big picture, and to advocate for the change we need so that everyone in our community can succeed. Most recently, this has included meeting with the CDC during their visit to Arkansas, alongside other members of the NWA Latinx Community Task Force, to share the concerns and needs i've seen in our community.
- We need well-funded public schools so that students of all backgrounds and capabilities can have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I want to empower parents and teachers to be the advocates they need to be for our students. We need competitive salaries for public school instructional and classified staff. Teachers are invaluable to our education system, and we cannot forget every essential worker that contributes to our education system's success. We need to create pathways for our future workforce and prevent tuition hikes in higher education, so everyone in our community is set up for success. We need universal Pre-K and afterschool programs that support our kids and working families. We need well-funded public schools
- District 93 is a leader in the business community, in art, in our trails. We have the opportunity to lead as innovators, through sustainability, public transit, and accessible communities. But right now, our community is booming, and our roads and sidewalks aren't keeping up with our growth. This doesn't just impact business, it affects everyday life. We need to be thoughtful in our approach to transportation, use our resources wisely, and work with leaders at all levels of government to make sure our roads are ready for both life and business.
- It's time for representation that will help bridge the gaps that divide us even in a community as prosperous as Bentonville. We need: a voice for children and families, to close the loopholes in our laws that prevent survivors of abuse from finding justice; minimum safety standards in rentals, such as required smoke detectors; juvenile and criminal justice reform; a fair tax system, instead of tax cuts that only benefit the wealthiest Arkansans; to pass the Hate Crimes Bill, and make sure every community member is protected under the law; updated religious freedom act that removes discriminatory language and ensures the equal rights of all Arkansans.
We need to expand Medicaid coverage to uninsured Arkansans and work to bring down expensive premiums. I will fight to improve the system so high quality health insurance is inclusive, affordable, and accessible, and so that tens of thousands of Arkansans aren't left uninsured.
We need to invest in mental and behavioral health programs across the state, and fully fund efforts to combat the opioid crisis. We need to meaningfully address the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. There are far too many people struggling with mental health and few to no resources to help them.
As a member of the NWA Latinx Community Task Force, I had the opportunity to meet with the CDC during their visit. Our organization is focused on bringing Hispanic community leaders together to better coordinate efforts and serve our community during the pandemic and beyond. I've also had the opportunity to meet with the NWA Council to learn about the targeted COVID-19 support and give input.
As our state rep, I want to help empower our community. I will actively seek to hear my constituents' concerns, and I will fight for them and for their families.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
