Missy Irvin

Missy Thomas Irvin

Republican Party

Candidate, Arkansas State Senate District 24

Arkansas State Senate District 24

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Keith Ingram

Prior offices

Arkansas State Senate District 10

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Arkansas State Senate District 18

Successor: Jonathan Dismang

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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 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Mount Saint Mary Academy

Bachelor's

Randolph-Macon Woman's College

Personal

Profession

Business executive

Contact

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Missy Thomas Irvin (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 24. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Irvin (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 24. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Missy Irvin lives in Mountain View, Arkansas. Irvin graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy. She earned a B.A. in political science, communications, and dance from Randolph-Macon Women’s College.

Irvin's career experience includes working as the marketing director of Irvin-Dibrell Clinic, an adjunct professor of dance and the director of the Department of Dance with Hendrix College, and a news editor with KATV-Channel 7 News. She has served as a founding board member of the Human Rights for Kids Organization, a founding board member and the president of the Mountain View Youth Soccer Association, the vice president of the Arkansas State Soccer Association, and the president of Chapter DK of P.E.O.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Irvin was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Chair
• Senate Efficiency Committee
• Ethics Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Energy Committee
• Legislative Joint Auditing Committee

2021-2022

Irvin was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Education Committee, Chair
• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
• Boys State Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Legislative Council, Vice-chair
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee

2019-2020

Irvin was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Budget Committee, Vice-Chair
• Legislative Council
• Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Chair
• Senate Insurance and Commerce 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, Irvin served on the following committees:

2013-2014

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

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Irvin served on these committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2011
• Joint Budget
• Children and Youth, Chair
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor
• Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 24

Incumbent Missy Thomas Irvin and Jim DuBois are running in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 24 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Missy Thomas Irvin (R)
	Submit photo	Jim DuBois (R)

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2022

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 24

Incumbent Missy Thomas Irvin won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 24 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Missy Thomas Irvin (R)	100.0	28,789

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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Missy Thomas Irvin advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 24.

2018

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 18

Incumbent Missy Thomas Irvin won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 18 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Missy Thomas Irvin (R)

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 18

Incumbent Missy Thomas Irvin advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 18 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Missy Thomas Irvin

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2014

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Missy Irvin defeated Phil Grace in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Arkansas State Senate, District 18 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Missy Irvin Incumbent	64.2%	6,450
Phil Grace	35.8%	3,604
Total Votes		10,054

2012

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012

Irvin ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 18. Irvin ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated William White (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Arkansas State Senate, District 18, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Missy Thomas Irvin Incumbent	65.1%	22,290
	Democratic	William "Zac" White	24.6%	8,412
	Independent	Paul White	10.3%	3,540
Total Votes				34,242

2010

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2010

Irvin defeated Paul White in the May 18 primary. She then defeated Curren Everett in the November 2 general election.

Arkansas State Senate, District 10 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Missy Thomas Irvin (R)		14,865
Curren Everett (D)		10,204

Arkansas State Senate, District 10 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Missy Thomas Irvin (R)		1,381
Paul White (R)		1,290

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2010

Irvin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

• Rural Healthcare

Excerpt: "Preserving and strengthening the 10th District’s health care system is one of my top three priorities. Our hospitals, clinics, doctors, and nurse practitioners struggle to provide good health care under diminishing reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid."

• Education

Excerpt: "Rural school districts have many challenges they face, which are very different from urban and suburban areas of our state. One size does not fit all."

• Pro Life

Excerpt: "...I will not waiver on the sanctity of life. I am pro-life."

• Pro Family

Excerpt: "I believe the family is the basis of society. When it is broken, then society is broken. Today, the family has deteriorated into a splintered, fractioned entity that results in hurt, pain and a hazardous life for all involved. "

• Tax Reform and Fiscal Responsibility

Excerpt: "I believe that the people of Arkansas deserve to have their tax dollars managed by trustworthy, capable and fiscally responsible elected officials."

• Economic and Industrial Development

Excerpt: "I support privatization of government services provided control of the activity rests with the government agency, and government agencies are free to bid."

• Immigration

Excerpt: "Americans are all immigrants in any given family history. But the law is the law, and we should uphold it. I believe that, as a nation of laws, the integrity of our immigration system is undermined by the flagrant disregard of our laws by those who illegally enter our country."

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Missy Thomas Irvin campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Arkansas State Senate District 24	Won general	$117,227	$66,282
2018	Arkansas State Senate District 18	Won general	$62,910	N/A**
2014	Arkansas State Senate, District 18	Won	$182,841	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State Senate, District 18	Won	$173,682	N/A**
2010	Arkansas State Senate, District 10	Won	$67,921	N/A**
Grand total			$604,580	$66,282
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** 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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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know.

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.

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. Advance Arkansas 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.

Personal

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Irvin and her husband, John Dawson Irvin, have four children.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Keith Ingram (D)	Arkansas State Senate District 24 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 18 2013-2023	Succeeded by Jonathan Dismang (R)
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 10 2011-2013	Succeeded by -

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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)