Tom Bartole

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Tom Bartole
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Catholic University of America, 1992

Graduate

University of Miami School of Medicine, 1994

Personal
Birthplace
Jersey City, N.J.
Religion
Non-practicing Catholic
Profession
Physical Therapist
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Tom Bartole (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 68. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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Biography

Tom Bartole was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Catholic University of America in 1992 and a graduate degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1994. His career experience includes working as a physical therapist.[1]

Bartole has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]>

  • Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council
  • Youth Home
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Arkansas Food Bank
  • Arkansas Rolling Razorbacks
  • Habitat For Humanity-Central Arkansas

Elections

2024

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Brian Evans defeated Tom Bartole in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Brian Evans (R)
 
78.2
 
10,002
Image of Tom Bartole
Tom Bartole (D) Candidate Connection
 
21.8
 
2,789

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 12,791
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68

Tom Bartole advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 on March 5, 2024.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Brian Evans advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 on March 5, 2024.

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Brian Evans

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Tom Bartole completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bartole's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Tom Bartole, and I am running for the Arkansas House of Representatives seat for District 68 (Cabot).

Too often legislation is written and voted on without the input of the people. I believe the role of your Representative is to inform, listen to, and represent the interests of the people. Arkansans deserve the right to be heard before legislation is passed. Let me be your voice in the State House. Visit my official Facebook page…. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550918140863&mibextid=ZbWKwL for links to my social media, ways you can support my candidacy, and to follow my journey to become your Representative in 2024.

regnat populus- let the people rule



  • EDUCATION- I will protect and support our Public Education system and our Teachers. I will fight to protect our Libraries and Librarians from attackss
  • THE RIGHTS OF ALL ARKANSANS- I support basic and equal constitutional and human rights for all citizens. I support individual freedoms and autonomy for all citizens.
  • HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ALL ARKANSANS- No one should have to decide between health care bills and putting food on the table. I will work to protect access to affordable healt care for all Arkansans. No one, especially children or the elderly should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, so I will work towards eliminating Food Insecurity in our state.
EDUCATION- legislation to protect and grow our Public Schools, not dismantle them.

GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY- protecting every Arkansans right to know, and protecting the FOIA laws in place, not weakening them for partisan purposes.
STRENGTHENING THE MIDDLE/WORKING CLASS- working to support and develop the economic security of the working class through policies to bolster wages to exceed the rate of inflation and supporting sensible tax cuts that favor the working/middle class, not corporations and the wealthy.
BUILDING AND SUPPORTING INFRASTUCTURE AND BROADBAND ACCESS
FAIR AND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL ARKANSANS regardless of race, creed, socio-economic status, or orientation. Protecting the constitution for ALL Arkansans.

ELIMINATING FOOD INSECURITY - Arkansas ranks number 1 in the US for food insecurity. I will support any legislation to improve this across our state.
It may be cliche, but my Grandfather. Though he passed away early I learned more from him about being a good, christian man than from anyone else in my life. I learned my work ethic, the importance of family, how to treat others with respect, how to cook (for a lot of people- he was an army cook), basic carpentry, basic auto-repair, and so much more. I often wonder what else I could have learned from him if I had him in my life longer.
Honesty and Trustworthiness. The people need to know that their officials will do what is best for them and that what they promise will be delivered. Sure, that can't always be the case, especially in today's political climate, but they need to stay true to what they offered the public.
Motivated to make a difference.

Good listener with what I feel are strong problem solving skills.
Cooperative and easy to work with.
Not afraid to ruffle some feathers/egos when needed.

Not afraid to tell it like it is.
Representation of the people. Though this is a state position, it is still the people of the district that elected them. They need to be the voice of their constituents on the state stage. They need to ask the people what they think of pending legislation that will effect them, their families, their community. They need to take that information to the Capitol in their actions. It is not what the elected official wants/needs its what the people want/need.
That I was able to make a difference, ignite change. I want to be able to say that I was part of a solution not a problem, and was able to improve the lives of Arkansans through positive change.


October 1977 watching Reggie Jackson belt 3 homeruns on 3 consecutive pitches in the World Series.
My first job was as a cashier and deli clerk for a local supermarket. I held that job for about 5 years through High School and College breaks.
Pretty much anything by Noah Kahan. But I'd say Northern Attitude was probably the most recent.
The relationship should always be one of mutual support to achieve the best for the people governed. The legislature does not work for the governor, but for the people. The state legislature is elected to REPRESENT the people not special interests or the Administration. The wellbeing of the people should be the ultimate goal and not that of individuals, corporations or party.
Our biggest challenge is bringing the representation back to the people. For too long our representatives have not kept the will or needs of the people at the forefront. The voice of the people should be represented and heard at the Capitol. It is not the will of the elected official, but the will of the people.
I believe that sure experience helps, but more importantly I believe that being open and accessible to the people is of much greater importance. As we have seen too often, the longer someone is in office they often lose touch with the reason they were put there, to represent the people.
Of Course. As we all learn in life and business you can't get as much done alone as with help. Legislators need to be able to communicate, debate, and compromise for the betterment of the people. Do they always need to agree- NO, but they do need to work together. This is beyond red and blue, it is about getting a job done for the people they represent.
I have known many but the one that comes to mind was from my younger years. I do not recall his name from the early 1980s, but I remember him coming to our home and talking to my mother and grand parents. He would come to talk about needs, how things could be better, what he could do. We don't see that anymore even in this age of social media and connectivity.
Here in Arkansas I would say I would like to be like Chris Jones, Joyce Elliott and Linda Chesterfield. All were/are advocates for the people and could transcend party politics.
That's too much to think about now, but can't rule anything out.
At this early stage if my campaign, I can't say that I have heard many during my campaign. However, I did have quite a few discussions during my canvassing for the CAPES movement over the summer. I spoke with so many teachers that related stories of their worries about what the LEARNS Act would do to their schools and communities.
Well I'm a dad joke kinda guy and they were more physical type comedy. Like when my young daughters would ask me to put something on -I would say it wouldn't fit (daddy put on my shoes...). Or my favorite (and I have to admit I still use it) is seeing someone (kid or adult) with a Winnie the Pooh shirt. I'll ask them if thats Pooh on their shirt, then tell them they should wipe it off.
Yes, it is part of our checks and balances. Administrations need to be accountable and something as significant as emergency powers is not meant to be used indiscriminately. There should always be a system in place to grant as well as check such powers.
Compromise is always a tool to achieve the best outcomes. In policymaking I believe compromise is important as long as the ultimate goal remains what is best for the people.
With nearly a year until the election, and many initiatives being introduced for the ballot, it is hard to say. I would say that if the people of Arkansas don't have the opportunity to vote on Education or FOI, then those would be my first. Hopefully the people will have that vote, and if so I would likely want to focus on 2 glaring issues for Arkansas. We currently rank last in food security and voter engagement. I would like to see legislation addressing both our levels of Food Insecurity and our voter/Civic engagement.
Arkansas Rural Caucus
Arkansas Progressive Caucus
Education; Military Affairs; Health care; Health and Human Services

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Tom Bartole campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Arkansas House of Representatives District 68Lost general$14,234 $1,328
Grand total$14,234 $1,328
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 16, 2024


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