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Ben Gilmore
Ben Gilmore (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Gilmore (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Ben Gilmore lives in Crossett, Arkansas. Gilmore's career experience includes working as a marketing and communications consultant, the deputy chief of staff and communications director of the Office of then-Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, and a field representative to U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Gilmore was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Children and Youth Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Legislative Council, Co-Chair
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
- Boys State Committee
2023-2024
Gilmore was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Children and Youth Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee, Co-Chair
2021-2022
Gilmore was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Efficiency Committee
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Boys State Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 1
Incumbent Ben Gilmore defeated R. Asher Williams in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ben Gilmore (R) | 77.4 | 22,933 |
| R. Asher Williams (L) | 22.6 | 6,713 | ||
| Total votes: 29,646 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ben Gilmore advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 1.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 1
R. Asher Williams advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 1 on February 25, 2024.
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gilmore in this election.
2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 1
Incumbent Ben Gilmore won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Gilmore (R) | 100.0 | 21,580 |
| Total votes: 21,580 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ben Gilmore advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 1.
2020
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Ben Gilmore defeated incumbent Eddie Cheatham in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Gilmore (R) | 60.1 | 17,732 |
 | Eddie Cheatham (D) | 39.9 | 11,791 | |
| Total votes: 29,523 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Eddie Cheatham advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26
Ben Gilmore defeated Bill Dunklin in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 26 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Gilmore | 51.5 | 3,914 |
| Bill Dunklin | 48.5 | 3,692 | ||
| Total votes: 7,606 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas State Senate District 1 |
Officeholder Arkansas State Senate District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Bart Hester (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 1 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Eddie Cheatham (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 26 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Gary Stubblefield (R) |
