Jane English

Republican Party

Candidate, Arkansas State Senate District 13

Arkansas State Senate District 34

Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 42

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Compensation

Base salary

$42,428/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $55/day. For legislators residing +50 miles from the capitol: $151/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Next election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Arkansas Technical University, 1981

Personal

Religion

Christian: Protestant

Contact

Official website

Personal Facebook

Personal LinkedIn

Jane English (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 14, 2013. Her current term ends on January 9, 2023.

English (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 13. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. She advanced from the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

She has served as Assistant President Pro Tempore for the 2nd District.

English served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 42 from 2009 to 2013.

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2017 legislative session
* 2.2 2015 legislative session
* 2.3 2013-2014
* 2.4 2011-2012
* 2.5 2009-2010
* 3 Issues
* 3.1 Political courage test
* 4 Sponsored legislation
* 5 Elections
* 5.1 2022
* 5.2 2020
* 5.3 2016
* 5.4 2012
* 5.5 2010
* 5.6 2008
* 6 Campaign themes
* 6.1 2022
* 6.2 2020
* 7 Campaign donors
* 7.1 2016
* 7.2 2012
* 7.3 2010
* 7.4 2008
* 8 Scorecards
* 8.1 2021
* 8.2 2020
* 8.3 2019
* 8.4 2018
* 8.5 2017
* 8.6 2016
* 8.7 2015
* 8.8 2014
* 8.9 2013
* 9 Endorsements
* 9.1 2016
* 10 Personal
* 11 See also
* 12 External links
* 13 Footnotes

## Biography[edit]

English's professional experience includes working as an employer/volunteer outreach coordinator, Support of the Guard and Reserve, Department of Defense, State Committee for Employer.

## Committee assignments[edit]

This membership information was last updated in March 2021. Ballotpedia completes yearly updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

#### 2021-2022

English was assigned to the following committees:

* Senate Education Committee
* Senate Efficiency Committee
* Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee
* Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee
* Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
* Joint Budget Committee
* Joint Performance Review Committee, Co-chair
* Legislative Council

#### 2019-2020

English was assigned to the following committees:

* Joint Budget Committee
* Academic Facilities Oversight Committee, Co-Chair
* Legislative Council
* Senate Education Committee, Chair
* Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee

### 2017 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2017

• Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
• Education, Chair
• Joint Budget
• Joint Budget
• Joint Performance Review
• Joint Performance Review
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs
• Public Retirement and Social Security Programs

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, English served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2015

• Children and Youth
• Education, Chair
• Insurance and Commerce
• Joint Performance Review, Vice chair
• Legislative Council
• Legislative Joint Auditing

### 2013-2014[edit]

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, English served on the following committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2013

• Joint Performance Review, Chair
• State Agencies and Governmental Affairs, Vice Chair
• Legislative Council
• Judiciary
• Children and Youth
• Legislative Joint Auditing

### 2011-2012[edit]

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, English served on these committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2011

• City, County and Local Affairs, Vice Chair
• Education
• Joint Energy

### 2009-2010[edit]

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, English served on these committees:

Arkansas committee assignments, 2009

• Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs
• Public Transportation

## Issues[edit]

### Political courage test[edit]

English's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are provided. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities she replied:

> "Economic development and good jobs, a rise in the income level, fewer folks on Medicaid, fewer high school drop outs, and lower prison population require an integrated education and workforce training system that meets the skill needs of business and industry. I will propose legislation to identify all education/workforce training dollars, federal and state, and the positive or negative results of every program. I will also propose legislation to establish a commission made up of members of business and industry that will work to identify the skill gaps and recommend system instructional programs."[1]

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022

General election

##### General election for Arkansas State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jane English, Allison Sweatman, and Noah Jones are running in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Jane English (R)

| Allison Sweatman (D)

| Noah Jones (L)

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13

Allison Sweatman advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate

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| Allison Sweatman

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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13

Incumbent Jane English advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate

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| Jane English

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Libertarian convention

#####  Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 13

Noah Jones advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas State Senate District 13 on February 20, 2022.

Candidate

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| Noah Jones (L)

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### 2020[edit]

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for Arkansas State Senate District 34

Incumbent Jane English defeated Alisa Blaize Dixon in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 34 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Jane English (R)  |

53.8

| 21,364

| Alisa Blaize Dixon (D) |

46.2

| 18,375

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

| Total votes: 39,739

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alisa Blaize Dixon advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 34.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jane English advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 34.

### 2016[edit]

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 Jane English defeated Joe Woodson in the Arkansas State Senate District 34 general election.[3]

Arkansas State Senate, District 34 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Jane English Incumbent | 58.04% | 21,497
| Democratic  | Joe Woodson | 41.96% | 15,541
Total Votes | 37,038
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Joe Woodson ran unopposed in the Arkansas State Senate District 34 Democratic Primary.[4][5]

Arkansas State Senate, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Joe Woodson (unopposed)

Incumbent Jane English defeated Donnie Copeland in the Arkansas State Senate District 34 Republican Primary.[4][5]

Arkansas State Senate, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Jane English Incumbent | 51.24% | 6,693
| Republican  | Donnie Copeland | 48.76% | 6,370
Total Votes | 13,063

### 2012[edit]

See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2012

English ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas Senate, District 34. English ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Barry Hyde (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]

Arkansas State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Jane English | 50.4% | 18,220
| Democratic  |  Barry Hyde  | 49.6% | 17,932
Total Votes | 36,152

### 2010[edit]

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

English won re-election to the 42nd District seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[9]

### 2008[edit]

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, English won election to the 42nd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponents Val Yagos (D) and Gene Mason (Green).[10]

English raised $57,966 for her campaign, while Yagos raised $67,081 and Mason raised $679.[11]

Arkansas State House, District 42 (2008)

Candidates  | Votes
Elizabeth English (R) | 6,131
Val Yagos (D)  | 4,800
Gene Mason (Green)  | 472

## Campaign themes[edit]

### 2022[edit]

#### Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Jane English has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia is seeking 100 percent participation so voters can learn more about all the candidates on their ballots.

Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey?

* 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Read the 2021 report for more information about that year's respondents.

* 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Representative Kat Cammack, and U.S. presidential candidate Jo Jorgensen. Read the 2020 report for more information about that year's respondents.

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### 2020[edit]

Jane English did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

## Campaign donors[edit]

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Jane English campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2016 | Arkansas State Senate, District 34 |  ✔ | $277,334
2012 | Arkansas State Senate, District 34 |  ✔ | $119,267
2010 | Arkansas State House, District 42 |  ✔ | $15,296
2008 | Arkansas State House, District 42 |  ✔ | $57,966
Grand total raised | $469,863

Source: Follow the Money

### 2016[edit]

English won re-election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, English raised a total of $277,334.

Arkansas State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Jane English's campaign in 2016
Balance Forward| $60,941
Arkansas State Chamber Of Commerce| $10,800
D B H Management Consultants| $9,500
A Secure America| $5,400
Arkansas Republican House Leadership| $5,400
Total raised in 2016| $277,334
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

English won election to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, English raised a total of $119,267.

Arkansas State Senate 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Jane English's campaign in 2012
Stephens Group| $5,327
Arkansas Healthcare Association| $3,000
Williams, Eddie Joe| $3,000
Mountaire Corp| $3,000
Durham, Jim| $3,000
Total raised in 2012| $119,267
Source: Follow the Money

### 2010[edit]

English won re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, English raised a total of $15,296.

Arkansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Jane English's campaign in 2010
English, Jane| $2,000
Stephens Group| $1,000
Arkansas Healthcare Association| $1,000
Linns Auto Inc| $500
Carter, Michael C| $500
Total Raised in 2010| $15,296
Source: Follow the Money

### 2008[edit]

English won election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, English raised a total of $57,966.

Arkansas House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Jane English's campaign in 2008
Arkansas Republican Party| $2,500
Faulkner County Republican Cmte| $2,000
Arkansas Healthcare Association| $2,000
Marsden, Henry| $2,000
Hapac| $2,000
Total Raised in 2008| $57,966
Source: Follow the Money

## Scorecards[edit]

See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Arkansas

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### 2021

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2021, click [show].

In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.

* Arkansas Farm Bureau

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.

* Conduit for Commerce

Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans."

* Family Council Action Committee

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values."

### 2020

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2020, click [show].

In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.

### 2019

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2019, click [show].

In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.

* Conduit for Commerce

Legislators are scored on whether their votes on bills deliver "more economic freedom for all Arkansans."

* Family Council Action Committee

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to "promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values."

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2018

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2018, click [show].

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.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to small business issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2017

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2017, click [show].

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.

* Americans for Prosperity

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.

* Conduit for Commerce

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues with "a focus on small business."

* Family Council Action Committee

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].

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.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2015

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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.

* Arkansas Citizen's First Congress

Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

### 2014

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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20.

Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know.

### 2013

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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.

* Advance Arkansas Institute

Legislators are scored on their votes on the principles the organization seeks to promote, which the Advance Arkansas Institute lists as "free markets, individual liberty and limited transparent government."[12]

* Arkansas Citizen's First Congress

Legislators are scored on the bills that the Arkansas Citizens First Congress found most important.

* Arkansas Learns

Legislators are scored on the bills specifically supported by Arkansas Learns.

* National Federation of Independent Business

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

* The American Conservative Union

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

## Endorsements[edit]

### 2016[edit]

In 2016, English's endorsements included the following:[13]

* Governor Asa Hutchinson
* Lt. Governor Tim Griffin
* State Auditor Andrea Lea
* Senator Jonathan Dismang
* Senator Jim Hendren

* Senator Cecile Bledsoe
* Senator Bart Hester
* Senator Eddie Joe Williams
* Senator Jason Rapert
* Senator Alan Clark

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## Personal[edit]

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English is involved with a number of organizations, including Arkansas Veterans Coalition, Camp Robinson/Camp Pike Community Council, Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council, North Pulaski Republican Women, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.[14]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. English Issue Positions," accessed May 13, 2014
2. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
3. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
6. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
7. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
8. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
9. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
10. ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
11. ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
12. ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
13. ↑ Democracy.com, "Re-Elect Senator Jane English," accessed February 17, 2016
14. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. English Biography," accessed May 13, 2014

Political offices

Preceded by
\-  |  Arkansas State Senate District 34
2013-Present | Succeeded by

Preceded by
\-  |  Arkansas House of Representatives District 42
2009-2013 | Succeeded by

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Current members of the Arkansas State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Scott Flippo

Minority Leader:Keith Ingram

Senators

District 1

Bart Hester (R)

District 2

Jim Hendren (I)

District 3

Cecile Bledsoe (R)

District 4

Greg Leding (D)

District 5

Bob Ballinger (R)

District 6

Gary Stubblefield (R)

District 7

Colby Fulfer (R)

District 8

Mathew Pitsch (R)

District 9

Terry Rice (R)

District 10

Larry Teague (D)

District 11

Jimmy Hickey (R)

District 12

Charles Beckham (R)

District 13

Alan Clark (R)

District 14

Bill Sample (R)

District 15

Mark Johnson (R)

District 16

Breanne Davis (R)

District 17

Scott Flippo (R)

District 18

Missy Irvin (R)

District 19

James Sturch (R)

District 20

Blake Johnson (R)

District 21

Dan Sullivan (R)

District 22

Dave Wallace (R)

District 23

Ronald Caldwell (R)

District 24

Keith Ingram (D)

District 25

Stephanie Flowers (D)

District 26

Ben Gilmore (R)

District 27

Trent Garner (R)

District 28

Jonathan Dismang (R)

District 29

Ricky Hill (R)

District 30

Linda Chesterfield (D)

District 31

Joyce Elliott (D)

District 32

Clarke Tucker (D)

District 33

Kim Hammer (R)

District 34

Jane English (R)

District 35

Jason Rapert (R)

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