Mark Perry
2023 - Present
2027
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Mark Perry (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 66. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Perry (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 66. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Perry served in the state House from 2009 to 2015. He did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Mark Perry earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Central Arkansas. Perry's career experience includes working as a financial representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial. He served as the president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, the Jackson Rotary Club, and the Jacksonville Boys & Girls Club.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House Insurance and Commerce Committee
- House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- House City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
2019-2020
Perry was assigned to the following committees:
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
- House Insurance and Commerce Committee
- House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Perry served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight, Chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perry served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight, Yes |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Legislative Facilities, Chair |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perry served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, Vice Chair |
Noteworthy events
Sponsored legislation
Perry's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1923 - "TO PROVIDE FOR A RECALL ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS."
- HB 2083 - "TO EXEMPT DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX."
- HB 2234 - "TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PULASKI COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR AND EQUITABLE DIVISION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Mark Perry defeated Wayne Ball in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Perry (D) | 70.2 | 5,987 |
| Wayne Ball (R) | 29.8 | 2,537 | ||
| Total votes: 8,524 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Priest (R)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Perry advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Nick Priest advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Perry in this election.
Pledges
Perry signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Mark Perry won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Perry (D) | 100.0 | 5,016 |
| Total votes: 5,016 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Perry advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 66.
2020
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Mark Perry won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Perry (D) | 100.0 | 7,241 |
| Total votes: 7,241 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Perry advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42.
2018
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
Mark Perry defeated Linda Dyson in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Perry (D) | 57.4 | 4,039 |
| Linda Dyson (R) | 42.6 | 2,998 | ||
| Total votes: 7,037 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
Mark Perry advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Perry |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
Linda Dyson advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Linda Dyson | |
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2012
Perry ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 42. Perry ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[2][3][4]
2010
Perry won re-election to the 44th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[5]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Perry won election to the 44th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Perry raised $11,700 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mark Perry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Mark Perry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mark Perry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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2022
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In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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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.
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2012
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas House of Representatives, "Mark Perry," accessed March 31, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Josh Miller (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 66 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by J.P. Bob Johnson (D) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Stephen Meeks (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 2009-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
