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Lauren Faulk
Lauren Faulk (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 42. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Faulk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lauren Faulk was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She earned an associate degree from the Arkansas State University, Beebe in 2007 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2009. Her career experience includes working as a special education teacher, farmer, and small business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Stephen Meeks defeated Lauren Faulk in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stephen Meeks (R) | 80.0 | 12,238 |
 | Lauren Faulk (D)  | 20.0 | 3,050 | |
| Total votes: 15,288 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lauren Faulk advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stephen Meeks advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Faulk in this election.
Pledges
Faulk signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lauren Faulk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Faulk's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Protecting our rural public schools is crucial. As a veteran special education teacher, I understand the value they bring to our communities. I'll fight against vouchers and tax policies that divert funding away from our public schools, ensuring every child has access to quality education. Join me in safeguarding our rural schools and investing in our children's future.
- As a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in District 42, I stand for government transparency in Arkansas. The recent attacks on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are unacceptable. If elected, I will fight to protect and strengthen FOIA, ensuring that our government remains accountable and transparent to the people of Arkansas. Join me in standing up for transparency and accountability in our state government
- Arkansas women deserve better healthcare. As a woman, I'm committed to improving access to healthcare services, reducing maternal mortality rates, and ensuring reproductive rights, because every woman should have the right to make her own healthcare decisions.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 5, 2024
