Stephanie Flowers (Arkansas)

Stephanie Flowers

Democratic Party

Arkansas State Senate District 8

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Mathew Pitsch

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 17

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Arkansas State Senate District 25

Successor: Breanne Davis

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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 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Philander Smith College

Law

Texas Southern University

Personal

Birthplace

Pine Bluff, Ark.

Profession

Attorney

Contact

Official website

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Stephanie Flowers (Democratic Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Flowers (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Flowers served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the District 17 from 2005 to 2011.

Biography

Stephanie Flowers was born and lives in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Flowers earned a B.A. in political science from Philander Smith College and a J.D. from Texas Southern University. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Flowers was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair
• Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee
• Ethics Committee
• Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Energy Committee

2021-2022

Flowers was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice-chair
• Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Energy Committee
• Legislative Council

2019-2020

Flowers was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Budget Committee
• Joint Energy Committee
• Legislative Council
• Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice-Chair
• Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus

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, Flowers served on the following committees:

2013-2014

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

2011-2012

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

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 8

Incumbent Stephanie Flowers won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie Flowers (D)	100.0	20,253

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stephanie Flowers advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 8.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Flowers in this election.

2022

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 8

Incumbent Stephanie Flowers defeated David Dinwiddie in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie Flowers (D)	72.6	13,959
		David Dinwiddie (L)	27.4	5,275

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,234
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Stephanie Flowers advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 8.

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 8

David Dinwiddie advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on February 20, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		David Dinwiddie (L)

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2020

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Arkansas State Senate District 25

Incumbent Stephanie Flowers won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie Flowers (D)	100.0	19,737

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 25

Incumbent Stephanie Flowers defeated Efrem Elliott in the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 25 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephanie Flowers	74.8	6,479
		Efrem Elliott	25.2	2,177

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,656
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2016

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2016. 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 Stephanie Flowers ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 25 general election.

Arkansas State Senate, District 25 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Stephanie Flowers Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Incumbent Stephanie Flowers ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 25 Democratic Primary.

Arkansas State Senate, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Stephanie Flowers Incumbent (unopposed)

2012

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012

Flowers ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 25. Flowers defeated Efrem Elliott in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated David Dinwiddie (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Arkansas State Senate, District 25, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Stephanie Flowers Incumbent	82.8%	19,955
	Libertarian	David E. Dinwiddie	17.2%	4,138
Total Votes				24,093

Arkansas State Senate District 25 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Stephanie Flowers	58.5%	4,718
Efrem Elliott	41.5%	3,345
Total Votes		8,063

2010

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2010

Flowers was ineligible to run for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2010 due to the term limits of the Arkansas House of Representatives. She instead won election to the District 5 seat in the Arkansas State Senate. She defeated David Rainey in the May 18 primary, receiving 4,798 votes to Rainey's 3,746. She then ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.

Arkansas State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Stephanie Flowers (D)		4,798
David Rainey (D)		3,746

2008

On November 4, 2008, Flowers won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.

Flowers raised $15,265 for her campaign.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Stephanie Flowers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Stephanie Flowers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Stephanie Flowers campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Arkansas State Senate District 8	Won general	$6,500	$0
2022	Arkansas State Senate District 8	Won general	$18,250	$5,475
2020	Arkansas State Senate District 25	Won general	$43,190	N/A**
2016	Arkansas State Senate, District 25	Won	$29,154	N/A**
2012	Arkansas State Senate, District 25	Won	$56,654	N/A**
2010	Arkansas State Senate, District 5	Won	$50,040	N/A**
2008	Arkansas State House, District 17	Won	$15,265	N/A**
2006	Arkansas State House, District 17	Won	$19,023	N/A**
2004	Arkansas State House, District 17	Won	$38,702	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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Flowers has a child.

Noteworthy events

Censure by the Arkansas State Senate (2021)

On February 9, 2021, Flowers was censured for referring to Sen. Trent Garner (R) with a derogatory term. The censure took place by a voice vote directly after Garner concluded his remarks on a concurrent Senate Resolution.

Sen. Missy Irvin (R) brought the censure motion to the floor. “It’s inappropriate to use a derogatory term,” said Irvin, “to call one of our senators a name at the well. It’s not right. It needs to stop, and it’s going to be recorded in our business that Senator Garner was called a name. That is inappropriate.” In defending her actions, Flowers said, “If I have transgressed by language, certainly the Senate can see that a transgression has been committed, and probably still is being committed, by Senator Garner in not wearing his mask, and other members of the Senate, and carrying a gun around the Senate chamber and in committees.”

The exchange occurred during a Senate debate on a concurrent resolution that would have prohibited a New York Times project on slavery from being taught in schools. Flowers, who was participating in the Senate’s proceedings remotely because of concerns about the coronavirus, initially interrupted Garvin when he was speaking on items unrelated to the resolution. When Garvin resumed speaking after the initial interruption, Flowers again interrupted him and referred to him with a derogatory term.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Mathew Pitsch (R)	Arkansas State Senate District 8 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Arkansas State Senate District 25 2011-2023	Succeeded by Breanne Davis (R)
Preceded by -	Arkansas House of Representatives District 17 2005-2011	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)