RJ Hawk
RJ Hawk (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 81. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Hawk (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 81. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
RJ Hawk was born in Midland, Texas. Hawk graduated from Athens High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from the University of Central Arkansas in 2008. Hawk's career experience includes owning Hawk Media Solutions and working as a realtor with Clark & Co. Realty, a radio talk show host, and a sideline reporter with the University of Central Arkansas. He has been affiliated with the Bryant Chamber of Commerce.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hawk was assigned to the following committees:
- House Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
- House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Public Transportation Committee
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent RJ Hawk is running in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent RJ Hawk defeated Gina Thomas-Littlejohn in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | RJ Hawk (R) | 60.2 | 6,973 | |
| Gina Thomas-Littlejohn (D) | 39.8 | 4,610 | ||
| Total votes: 11,583 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
Gina Thomas-Littlejohn advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Gina Thomas-Littlejohn | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent RJ Hawk advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on March 5, 2024.
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
RJ Hawk defeated Roy Vaughn and Greg Sharp in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | RJ Hawk (R) | 61.3 | 5,320 | |
| Roy Vaughn (D) | 35.1 | 3,043 | ||
| Greg Sharp (L) | 3.6 | 312 | ||
| Total votes: 8,675 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Roy Vaughn advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
RJ Hawk defeated Walter Burgess in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | RJ Hawk | 55.5 | 1,532 | |
| Walter Burgess | 44.5 | 1,226 | ||
| Total votes: 2,758 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81
Greg Sharp advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Greg Sharp (L) | |
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2020
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 31
Keith Brooks defeated Mazhil Rajendran in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 31 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Brooks (R) | 69.4 | 13,702 | |
| Mazhil Rajendran (D) | 30.6 | 6,051 | ||
| Total votes: 19,753 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sandy Furrer (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mazhil Rajendran advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 31.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 31
Keith Brooks defeated RJ Hawk in the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 31 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Keith Brooks | 50.3 | 2,085 | |
| RJ Hawk | 49.7 | 2,061 | ||
| Total votes: 4,146 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
RJ Hawk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hawk's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I've been serving the people of Saline county for the past 12 years, I would be honored to represent the people of Bryant, Alexander and Shannon Hills in this newly created seat.
- At the legislature, I will fight to continue to lowering your taxes, support our first responders and bring good paying jobs to our area.
- If elected, I want to phase out the state income tax, continue to expand broadband internet availability and work to lower the retirement years for first responders.
My mom essentially raised me and my two sisters by herself. I got my work ethic from her and continue to try to make her proud every day. I was the first person in my family to get a college education and then one week later my mom got her's.
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2020
RJ Hawk did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 12, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "RJ Hawk," accessed April 3, 2023
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| Preceded by Bruce Coleman (R) |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 81 2023-Present |
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