J.R. Rogers
J.R. Rogers is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 73rd District from 2005 to 2011. His term expired in 2010, and he ran for a judicial seat on the Lawrence County Court but lost to Dale Freeman in the November 3rd General Election.[1][2] He served as Mayor of Walnut Ridge and was also a member of the Walnut Ridge City Council.
Biography
Rogers' professional experience includes owning All Star Music.[3]
Committee assignments
- Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Joint Budget Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Arkansas Assembly
- Joint Performance Review Committee, Arkansas State Legislature
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Aging (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions
- Subcommittee on Counties and Municipalities
- Subcommittee on Game and Fish/State Police
- Subcommittee on Hospital and Medicaid Study
- Subcommittee on Peer Review
- Subcommittee on Sales, Use, Miscellaneous Taxes and Exemptions
Issues
Issue positions
Rogers did not provide answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[4]
Sponsored legislation
Rogers' sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1837 - "TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF HIGHWAY 67 AS ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGHWAY 67."
- HB 1976 - "TO PROHIBIT THE BUSSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT LINES EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES."
- HB 1977 - "TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2010
Rogers was ineligible to run for re-election in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rogers won re-election to the 73rd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Chad Moseley (R).[5]
Rogers raised $38,192 for his campaign, while Moseley raised $9,424.[6]
| Arkansas State House, District 73 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 J.R. Rogers (D)
|
5,265 | |||
| Chad Moseley (R) | 3,263 | |||
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Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- Arkansas House Committees
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- J.R. Rogers' personal website
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. J.R. Rogers
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- J.R. Rogers on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Online, "2010 Local Races"
- ↑ The Times Dispatch, "County to elect judge," May 12, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
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Arkansas House District 73 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by James Ratliff |
