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Shad Pearce
Shad Pearce (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 40. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Pearce (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 40. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Shad Pearce lives in Batesville, Arkansas. Pearce earned a bachelor's degree in criminology from Arkansas State University.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pearce was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Shad Pearce won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shad Pearce (R) | 100.0 | 9,920 |
| Total votes: 9,920 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shad Pearce advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pearce in this election.
2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40
Shad Pearce won election in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shad Pearce (R) | 100.0 | 7,476 |
| Total votes: 7,476 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40
Shad Pearce defeated Stacey Caplener in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shad Pearce | 67.0 | 3,007 |
| Stacey Caplener | 33.0 | 1,478 | ||
| Total votes: 4,485 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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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.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 |
Officeholder Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by David Ray (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 40 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
