Stephen Meeks
| Stephen Meeks | ||
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| Arkansas House of Representatives District 67 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position 15 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $15,869/year | |
| Per diem | $148/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2014 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Election date | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Associate | Florida Community College, 1999 | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | October 30, 1970 | |
| Place of birth | Trenton, MI | |
| Profession | Technician | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Stephen Meeks (b. October 30, 1970) is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 67. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
Biography
Meeks receive his A.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from Florida Community College in 1997 and his A.A. from Florida Community College in 1999. His professional experience includes working as an instructor at Florida Community College, a teacher for Baymeadows Baptist Day School, a manager for American Multi Cinema, and a technician for The Computer Works. Meeks served in the United States Army Reserve from 1987 to 1993.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Chair |
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meeks served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Joint Budget |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meeks served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary 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 Stephen Meeks was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2]
2012
Meeks ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 67. Meeks ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Sam Lane (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Stephen Meeks Incumbent |
72.7% | 8,002 | |
| Democratic | Sam Lane | 27.3% | 3,003 | |
| Total Votes | 11,005 | |||
2010
Meeks defeated incumbent Democrat Eddie Hawkins in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 47 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Stephen Meeks (R)
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4,841 | |||
| Eddie Hawkins (D) | 3,921 | |||
Campaign donors
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| Stephen Meeks campaign contribution history | ||||
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| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Arkansas State House, District 67 |  |
$19,494 | |
| 2010 | Arkansas State House, District 47 | |
$4,707 | |
| Grand total raised | $24,201 | |||
| Source: [[7] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Meeks won re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Meeks raised a total of $19,494.
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Stephen Meeks's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Stephens Group | $2,000 | |||
| Southwestern Energy Co | $1,000 | |||
| Nucor Corp | $1,000 | |||
| Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield | $750 | |||
| Damico, Eleanore | $700 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $19,494 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Meeks won election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Meeks raised a total of $4,707.
| Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
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| Top contributors to Stephen Meeks's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Meeks, David & Cheryl | $500 | |||
| Faulkner County Republican Cmte | $500 | |||
| Arkansas Republican Party | $500 | |||
| Faulkner County Republican Women | $400 | |||
| Second Congressional District Republican Committer | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,707 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2020
In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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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
Meeks and his wife, Jennifer, have one child.
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See also
- Arkansas House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Stephen Meeks' campaign website
- House website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
- Stephen Meeks on Facebook
- Twitter feed
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Meeks, Stephen," accessed August 8, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gary Stubblefield (R) |
Arkansas House District 67 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Eddie Hawkins |
Arkansas House District 47 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Jody Dickinson (D) |
