David Wyatt (Arkansas)
David Wyatt is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 19 from 2009 to 2015. He served as the Assistant President Pro Tempore for the 1st District. Wyatt did not seek re-election in 2014.
Wyatt served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. He was also a Judge for Independence County.
Biography
Wyatt's professional experience includes working as a farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wyatt served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Efficiency, Chair |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Legislative Facilities |
| • Game and Fish Commission Oversight |
| • Rural Fire Departments Study |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wyatt served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Efficiency |
| • Legislative Facilities, Chair |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing, Vice Chair |
| • Public Retirement and Social Security Programs |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wyatt served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs |
Elections
2012
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012
Wyatt ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 19. Wyatt ran unopposed in the May 22 Democratic primary and defeated Linda Collins-Smith (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  David Wyatt Incumbent |
51.2% | 15,442 | |
| Republican | Linda Collins-Smith | 48.8% | 14,716 | |
| Total Votes | 30,158 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wyatt won election to the 12th District Seat in the Arkansas State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Wyatt raised $56,306 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.
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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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In 2012, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 13 to March 13. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2012. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
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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Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Arkansas State Legislature
- Arkansas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator David Wyatt
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008 2006 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas Senate spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Sample (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 19 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Linda Collins-Smith (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 12 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bruce Maloch (D) |
