Reginald Murdock

Reginald Murdock

Democratic Party

Arkansas State Senate District 9

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Terry Rice

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 52

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Arkansas House of Representatives District 48

Successor: Ryan Rose

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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

Education

High school

Lee High School

Bachelor's

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Personal

Birthplace

Marianna, Ark.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Engineer

Contact

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Reginald Murdock (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Murdock (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Biography

Reginald Murdock was born in and lives in Marianna, Arkansas. He earned his B.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. His professional experience includes working as an engineer and contractor. Murdock served on the Lee County School District board before being elected to the Arkansas Legislature.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Murdock was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee, Vice Chair
• Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
• Joint Performance Review Committee

2021-2022

Murdock was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• House Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Joint Performance Review Committee, Vice-chair
• Legislative Council

2019-2020

Murdock was assigned to the following committees:

• Legislative Council
• Joint Performance Review Committee
• House Education Committee
• House Insurance and Commerce Committee
• Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2017
• Insurance and Commerce
• Revenue and Taxation
• Joint Performance Review, Vice chair
• Joint Performance Review, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Murdock served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Insurance and Commerce, Vice chair
• Joint Budget

2013-2014

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

Arkansas committee assignments, 2013
• Public Health, Welfare and Labor, Vice Chair
• Joint Budget
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs
• Insurance and Commerce

2011-2012

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

Arkansas committee assignments, 2011
• Insurance and Commerce
• Joint Performance Review
• Public Transportation

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 9

Reginald Murdock defeated Terry Fuller in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Reginald Murdock (D)	53.5	10,119
	Submit photo	Terry Fuller (R)	46.5	8,793

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,912
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 9

Reginald Murdock defeated Dorothy Cooper in the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 9 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Reginald Murdock	68.8	4,004
	Submit photo	Dorothy Cooper	31.2	1,812

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,816
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Terry Fuller advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 9.

2020

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48

Incumbent Reginald Murdock won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Reginald Murdock (D)	100.0	5,853

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,853
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Reginald Murdock advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48.

2018

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Reginald Murdock won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48

Incumbent Reginald Murdock defeated Nancy Blount in the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Reginald Murdock	58.4	2,371
		Nancy Blount	41.6	1,691

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 4,062
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2016

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.

The reason for the low competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties. Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win the state Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.

Ballotpedia spoke to political analyst Richard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.

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 Reginald Murdock ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 general election.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 48 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Reginald Murdock Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Incumbent Reginald Murdock ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 Democratic Primary.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Reginald Murdock Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary 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 Reginald Murdock was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2012

Murdock ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 48. Murdock ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.

2010

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Murdock defeated Elizabeth Johnson in the May 18 primary. He then won uncontested in the general election.

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 52 Democratic Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Reginald Murdock (D)		2,816
Elizabeth Johnson (D)		1,743

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on April 1, 2020

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On April 1, 2020, a spokeswoman for Murdock announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease 2019, is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first confirmed case of the disease in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. For more on responses to the coronavirus outbreak, click here.

Campaign finance summary

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Reginald Murdock campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Arkansas State Senate District 9	Won general	$0	$0
2020	Arkansas House of Representatives District 48	Won general	$3,125	N/A**
2018	Arkansas House of Representatives District 48	Won general	$0	N/A**
2016	Arkansas House of Representatives, District 48	Won	$1,850	N/A**
2014	Arkansas State House, District 48	Won	$9,900	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State House, District 48	Won	$9,825	N/A**
2010	Arkansas State House, District 52	Won	$22,405	N/A**
2004	Arkansas State House, District 52	Lost	$7,250	N/A**
** 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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Murdock and his wife, Willie, have one child.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Terry Rice (R)	Arkansas State Senate District 9 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 48 2013-2023	Succeeded by Ryan Rose (R)
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 52 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)