Jimmy Hickey

Jimmy Hickey

Republican Party

Arkansas State Senate District 4

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Greg Leding

Prior offices

Arkansas State Senate District 11

Successor: Ricky Hill

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Compensation

Base salary

$44,356/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $59/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $166/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

East Texas State University

Personal

Birthplace

Texarkana, Ark.

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Personal Facebook

Personal Twitter

Jimmy Hickey (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Hickey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 4. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

He was first elected to the chamber in 2012. He previously served as State Senate Majority Whip. On April 16, 2020, the Arkansas Senate elected Hickey as the Senate President Pro Tempore for the 2021-2023 session.

Biography

Jimmy Hickey was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. Hickey earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from East Texas State University. His career experience includes working as a banker and the senior vice president of Commercial National Bank. Hickey served as the president and vice president of the Texarkana School Board.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Hickey was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, Chair
• Senate Efficiency Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee

2021-2022

Hickey was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Performance Review Committee
• Legislative Facilities Committee
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee

2019-2020

Hickey was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Facilities Committee
• Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
• Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee

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, Hickey served on the following committees:

2013-2014

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

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 4

Incumbent Jimmy Hickey defeated Lonny Goodwin in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jimmy Hickey (R)	80.7	23,721
		Lonny Goodwin (L)	19.3	5,658

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,379
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jimmy Hickey advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 4.

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 4

Lonny Goodwin advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 4 on February 25, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Lonny Goodwin (L)

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 4

Incumbent Jimmy Hickey defeated Lonny Goodwin in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jimmy Hickey (R)	79.1	17,715
		Lonny Goodwin (Independent)	20.9	4,687

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,402
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jimmy Hickey advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 4.

2020

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 11

Incumbent Jimmy Hickey won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jimmy Hickey (R)	100.0	21,058

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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jimmy Hickey advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 11.

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.

Incumbent Jimmy Hickey ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 11 general election.

Arkansas State Senate, District 11 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jimmy Hickey Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Incumbent Jimmy Hickey ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 11 Republican Primary.

Arkansas State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jimmy Hickey Incumbent (unopposed)

2012

Hickey ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 11. Hickey ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated incumbent Steve Harrelson (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Arkansas State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jimmy Hickey, Jr.	52.5%	14,510
	Democratic	Steve Harrelson Incumbent	47.5%	13,148
Total Votes				27,658

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Jimmy Hickey campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Arkansas State Senate District 4	Won general	$38,450	$4,341
2022	Arkansas State Senate District 4	Won general	$218,382	$112,705
2020	Arkansas State Senate District 11	Won general	$65,725	N/A**
2016	Arkansas State Senate, District 11	Won	$48,703	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State Senate, District 11	Won	$123,406	N/A**
Grand total			$494,666	$117,046
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1. 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.

2022

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In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.

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.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Greg Leding (D)	Arkansas State Senate District 4 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 11 2013-2023	Succeeded by Ricky Hill (R)

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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)