Maureen Skinner
Maureen Skinner (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 17. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 17
Incumbent Mark Johnson defeated Maureen Skinner in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Johnson (R) | 58.2 | 22,030 |
 | Maureen Skinner (D) | 41.8 | 15,800 | |
| Total votes: 37,830 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Maureen Skinner advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 17.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Skinner in this election.
Pledges
Skinner signed the following pledges.
2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Incumbent Jason Rapert defeated Maureen Skinner in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Rapert (R) | 55.1 | 15,168 |
| Maureen Skinner (D) | 44.9 | 12,339 | |
| Total votes: 27,507 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Maureen Skinner advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35
Incumbent Jason Rapert advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 35 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Jason Rapert |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Maureen Skinner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Maureen Skinner participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 14, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Maureen Skinner's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | Maureen Skinner is a 40 year Arkansan by choice. She is seeking to represent Central Arkansas as State Senator for District 35. As a mom, Maureen is concerned with education and healthcare. As a candidate, she has taken the time to ask the people of the district their concerns, discovering that Central Arkansas is also concerned with affordable healthcare and quality education, as well as economic opportunity and protecting our environment. She believes in the right to earn a living wage and to prosper. As a strong supporter of progressive policies that impact our communities, Maureen will fight for quality, debt-free, public education, access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare, science based policy evaluation and decision making, technological advancement, economic opportunity and social equality.[2][3] | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Until 2016, Maureen was only involved in politics at a voting level, spending her time raising her kids and working. A life long “helper”, Maureen works as a Licensed Psychological Examiner in Conway, providing mental health services, testing and assessments in private practice. Her natural commitment to service of others has influenced her decision to run for office. Realizing that the people of the district were not being heard or represented in a manner consistent with the diversity and multi-cultural demographics of the area, she decided she could be the voice, not just of those who look like her but also the voice of the underserved, underrepresented and marginalized.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Maureen Skinner answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | Joyce Elliot- tough, compassionate, smart. Maxine Waters- strong, eloquent, smart Elizabeth Warren- persistent, qualified, smart[3] | ” |
| “ | No[3] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, compassion, communication.[3] | ” |
| “ | Integrity, compassion, communication/listening skills, problem solving skills, life long learner.[3] | ” |
| “ | To effectively represent the constituents in an ethical and transparent manner.[3] | ” |
| “ | I hope to show others how to run. I hope to inspire women to run and win. I hope to leave a legacy of sensible, helpful, inclusive legislation.[3] | ” |
| “ | 1976 Bicentennial[3] | ” |
| “ | I was a waitress. From 10-13.[3] | ” |
| “ | I’m rarely unable to have a good time but I recall a guy explaining all about his ant-depressant and how it affects him physically.[3] | ” |
| “ | Halloween. I love to be creative and Halloween allows me to express that!![3] | ” |
| “ | Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein[3] | ” |
| “ | Ellen Ripley[3] | ” |
| “ | Oh! So many! I tend to surround myself with things and people that I love. Currently curating art “by people that I know.”[3] | ” |
| “ | The Mom Song by Megan Trainor. Today is mother’s day.[3] | ” |
| “ | Negative self talk.[3] | ” |
| “ | The upper chamber oversees budgetary concerns, working with the lower chamber on setting spending levels and raising and lowering taxes.[3] | ” |
| “ | I believe previous experience can be beneficial, I mean, what class does one take to learn how to Senator?[3] | ” |
| “ | Economy, healthcare, social justic[3] | ” |
| “ | Checks and balances.[3] | ” |
| “ | Absolutely. The legislature must be able to work together to the benefit of the citizens.[3] | ” |
| “ | I support apportioned redistributing based on population. I oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering.[3] | ” |
| “ | Healthcare[3] | ” |
| “ | Joyce Elliot[3] | ” |
| “ | Maybe[3] | ” |
| “ | When I decided to run, I asked everyone I came in contact with- “Tell me, what are your concerns?” Over and over I heard from folks talking about finally getting to go to the doctor. Finally getting to see a therapist. Finally. It seems so simple to people who live well above the poverty line but some people just had to choose something besides getting healthcare. I hope to change that.[3] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Maureen Skinner's responses," May 14, 2018
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