Susan Inman

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Susan Inman
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November 6, 2018

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Susan Inman (Democratic Party) ran for election for Arkansas Secretary of State. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Inman was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 32 of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Inman was a Democratic candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State in the 2014 elections.[1] Susan Inman lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Biography

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Inman is president of the Arkansas County Election Commissions Association. She also serves on the Board of Election Commissioners and the Pulaski County Election Commission.[2]

Education

  • Attended University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock[3]

Elections

2018

See also: Arkansas Secretary of State election, 2018

General election

General election for Arkansas Secretary of State

John Thurston defeated Susan Inman and Christopher Olson in the general election for Arkansas Secretary of State on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Thurston
John Thurston (R)
 
60.6
 
537,581
Image of Susan Inman
Susan Inman (D)
 
36.5
 
323,644
Image of Christopher Olson
Christopher Olson (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.9
 
25,320

Total votes: 886,545
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas Secretary of State

Susan Inman advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas Secretary of State on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
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Susan Inman

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas Secretary of State

John Thurston defeated Trevor Drown in the Republican primary for Arkansas Secretary of State on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Thurston
John Thurston
 
52.6
 
100,794
Image of Trevor Drown
Trevor Drown
 
47.4
 
90,927

Total votes: 191,721
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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.[4]

Incumbent Jim Sorvillo defeated Susan Inman in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 32 general election.[5]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 32 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jim Sorvillo Incumbent 56.26% 8,435
     Democratic Susan Inman 43.74% 6,559
Total Votes 14,994
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State


Susan Inman ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 32 Democratic Primary.[6][7]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Susan Inman  (unopposed)


Incumbent Jim Sorvillo ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 32 Republican Primary.[6][7]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jim Sorvillo Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Arkansas secretary of state election, 2014

Inman ran for election to the office of Arkansas Secretary of State. Inman was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

Secretary of State of Arkansas, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMark Martin Incumbent 60.6% 506,384
     Democratic Susan Inman 35.1% 292,878
     Libertarian Jacob Holloway 4.3% 36,159
Total Votes 835,421
Election results via Arkansas Secretary of State

Polls

Arkansas Secretary of State
Poll Mark Martin * (R) Susan Inman (D)Jacob Holloway (L)UndecidedMargin of errorSample size
Public Policy Polling
September 18-21, 2014
43%32%5%20%+/-2.61,453
Public Policy Polling
August 1-3, 2014
39%33%6%21%+/-31,066
AVERAGES 41% 32.5% 5.5% 20.5% +/-2.8 1,259.5
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

Note: An incumbent is denoted with an asterisk (*).

Campaign themes

2014

What the Secretary of State Does

The office of the Secretary of State touches the lives of almost every Arkansan.

Children have their first inspiration to serve and get involved in government the moment they step into the State Capitol. It’s at that moment that we start planting in the minds of young people how important it is to vote and to participate in our democracy.

It is through these educational exhibits and interpretations that we tell “her story,” the story of Arkansas, with all of her colorful history and past leaders who have shaped the great State we have today. The Secretary of State is an ambassador for Arkansas in the simplest of ways by caring for the building and the people who visit it, by being proud of both who we were and who we are and by sharing the story with others.

The most basic way that we honor the story of Arkansas and help shape her future is through our democracy and it’s bedrock: ELECTIONS. The Secretary of State leads a core group of hardworking individuals who actually make elections happen at the local level and provides support and guidance to those folks whose job is one of the toughest public services jobs.

The Secretary of State leads by providing solid information and assistance to voters who need to know how to participate in our democracy. They help voters find their polling place, study their ballots and understand the rules so the voting process is a positive experience. The Secretary of State is there to help solve problems when they arise. That’s leadership!

One word to sum up the role of the Secretary of State is “servant.” Hundreds of thousands of business owners interact with the office each year. The Secretary of State assists with the incorporations of businesses, payment of franchise taxes, training of notaries, and generally just “being there” to answer questions from the community about doing business in Arkansas.

The Secretary of State oversees the maintenance of the Capitol grounds, mowing, caring for the native trees and plants, sweeping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms and generally spends every day showcasing Arkansas and its people.

The job requires humility and leadership! As your next Secretary of State, I promise to serve all our citizens putting people over partisanship and I will be an ambassador to our visitors.

[8]

—Susan Inman's campaign website, (2014)

[9]

Campaign finance summary


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Susan Inman campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2014Not FoundLost $137,379 N/A**
Grand total$137,379 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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.

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