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David Johnson (Arkansas)
David Johnson is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 32 from 2009 to 2017. He also served as an Assistant Minority Leader.
Johnson did not seek re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2016.
Johnson served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2004 to 2008.
Biography
Johnson's professional experience includes working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Johnson served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, David Johnson served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Code Revision Commission, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Council |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
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.[1] Incumbent David Johnson (D) did not seek re-election.
Will Bond defeated Jacob Mosier in the Arkansas State Senate District 32 general election.[2]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Will Bond |
75.02% | 28,082 | |
| Libertarian | Jacob Mosier | 24.98% | 9,351 | |
| Total Votes | 37,433 | |||
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||||
Will Bond ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 32 Democratic Primary.[3][4]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Will Bond (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Johnson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 32. Johnson ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Jim Sorvillo (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | David Johnson Incumbent |
56.8% | 22,183 | |
| Republican | Jim Sorvillo | 43.2% | 16,875 | |
| Total Votes | 39,058 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Johnson won election to the 32nd District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[8]
Johnson raised $99,038 for his campaign.[9]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues with "a focus on small business."
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
- 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.
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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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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
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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2012
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In 2012, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 13 to March 13. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2012. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2011
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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Personal
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Johnson and his wife, Amy, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Official Arkansas State Senate website of Senator David Johnson
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator David Johnson
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 2006 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas Senate spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 32 2009–2017 |
Succeeded by Will Bond (D) |
