Robert Thompson, Arkansas Senator
Robert Thompson is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 20 from 2007 to 2015. He previously served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007.
Biography
Thompson's professional experience includes working as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thompson served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight, Chair |
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Children and Youth |
| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Council, Vice Chair |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Children and Youth |
| • Efficiency |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
2014
Thompson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Creating Job Opportunities
- Excerpt: "Robert believes state government can promote job creation by attracting new industries and helping to grow Arkansas businesses."
Education
- Excerpt: "Robert also believes access to higher education is essential to job growth."
Running Government Efficiently
- Excerpt: "Robert Thompson believes that state government has, and should continue to, provide quality services to its citizens while always keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line."
Challenging Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Excerpt: "Protecting the most vulnerable members of our community from drugs and violence will always be a goal for Robert Thompson."
Elections
- 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 Robert Thompson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Blake Johnson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johnson defeated Thompson in the general election.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Blake Johnson |
53.8% | 12,096 | |
| Democratic | Robert Johnson Incumbent | 46.2% | 10,405 | |
| Total Votes | 22,501 | |||
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Thompson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 20. Thompson ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Blake Johnson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Thompson Incumbent |
50.8% | 13,616 | |
| Republican | Blake Johnson | 49.2% | 13,169 | |
| Total Votes | 26,785 | |||
2010
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2010
Thompson won re-election to the 11th District seat in 2010. He ran uncontested.[7]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Thompson won election to the 11th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, defeating opponent Lloyd Clark (R).[8]
Thompson raised $145,052 for his campaign, while Clark raised $11,952.[9]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Thompson (D)
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13,816 | |||
| Lloyd Clark (R) | 5,278 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.
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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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Personal
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Thompson and his wife, Tori, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Robert Thompson's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Robert Thompson
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 2006 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ robertthompson.com, "Top Priorities," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Vote Naturally, "General election results," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2006 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas Senate spending, 2006," November 4, 2006
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Larry Teague (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 20 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Blake Johnson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 11 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Hickey, Jr. (R) |
