Eddie Cheatham
Eddie Cheatham (Democratic Party) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 14, 2013. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Cheatham (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 26. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
Cheatham served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the District 9 from 2007 to 2013.
Biography
Cheatham's professional experience includes working as a teacher for the University of Arkansas, Monticello College of Technology, Crossett.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cheatham was assigned to the following committees:
- Academic Facilities Oversight Committee
- Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Governor's Emergency Fund Review Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Senate Education Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor, Vice chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cheatham served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cheatham served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cheatham served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Council |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Joint Energy |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cheatham served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Joint Energy |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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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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.[2]
Incumbent Eddie Cheatham defeated Elvis Presley in the Arkansas State Senate District 26 general election.[3]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Eddie Cheatham Incumbent |
78.67% | 21,040 | |
| Libertarian | Elvis Presley | 21.33% | 5,703 | |
| Total Votes | 26,743 | |||
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Eddie Cheatham ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 26 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Arkansas State Senate, District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Eddie Cheatham Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Cheatham ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 26. Cheatham and Gregg Reep defeated Johnnie Bolin in the May 22 Democratic primary. Cheatham then defeated Reep in the June 12 primary runoff election. He defeated Mike Akin (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Cheatham |
50.6% | 14,479 | |
| Republican | Mike Akin | 49.4% | 14,124 | |
| Total Votes | 28,603 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Eddie Cheatham (advanced to runoff) |
36.3% | 4,157 |
| Gregg Reep (advanced to runoff) |
35.4% | 4,058 |
| Johnnie Bolin | 28.3% | 3,245 |
| Total Votes | 11,460 | |
2010
Cheatham won re-election to the 9th District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cheatham won re-election to the 9th District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[12]
Cheatham raised $21,344 for his campaign.[13]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Eddie Cheatham did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Cheatham Biography," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Unofficial primary runoff results," accessed May 12, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Percy Malone (D) |
Arkansas State Senate District 26 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Ben Gilmore (R) |
| Preceded by Johnnie Bolin |
Arkansas House District 9 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Sheilla E. Lampkin (D) |
