Micah Neal

Republican Party

Prior offices

Arkansas House of Representatives District 89

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Personal

Profession

Small business owner

Contact

Personal website

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Committee assignments
* 2.1 2015 legislative session
* 2.2 2013-2014
* 3 Sponsored legislation
* 4 Campaign themes
* 4.1 2014
* 5 Elections
* 5.1 2016
* 5.2 2014
* 5.3 2012
* 6 Campaign donors
* 6.1 2014
* 6.2 2012
* 7 Scorecards
* 7.1 2017
* 7.2 2016
* 7.3 2015
* 7.4 2014
* 7.5 2013
* 8 Personal
* 9 Recent news
* 10 See also
* 11 External links
* 12 Footnotes

Micah S. Neal is a former Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 89 from 2013 to 2017.

Neal did not seek re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2016.

## Biography[edit]

Neal's professional experience includes working as the owner of Neal's Cafe and serving as a Justice of the Peace.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### 2015 legislative session[edit]

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

Arkansas committee assignments, 2015

• Insurance and Commerce
• Revenue and Taxation
• Joint Budget

### 2013-2014[edit]

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

Arkansas committee assignments, 2013

• Management, Vice Chair
• Legislative Council
• Joint Budget
• Joint Energy
• Judiciary
• City, County and Local Affairs

## Sponsored legislation[edit]

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

## Campaign themes[edit]

#### 2014[edit]

Neal's campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]

Job Creation

* Excerpt: "I will work to facilitate a business climate not only in Springdale but in Arkansas to make our region and state more attractive to employers."

Protect the Rights of the Unborn

* Excerpt: "I am Pro-Life and will stand in the gap to ensure current rights of the unborn remain protected and will support legislation that protects or enhances the protection of our future citizens."

2nd Amendment Rights

* Excerpt: "I will fight any encroachment of 2nd Amendment rights at the state level."

Small Business

* Excerpt: "Many say that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and I agree. As a small business owner I understand the expenses and regulations that the government places on small business owners."

Note: Neal's campaign themes did not change from 2012.

## Elections[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.

The reason for the low competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties. Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win the state Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.

Ballotpedia spoke to political analyst Richard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.

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 Micah Neal (R) did not seek re-election.

Jeff Williams defeated Irvin Camacho in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 89 general election.[3]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 89 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Jeff Williams | 56.09% | 2,823
| Democratic  | Irvin Camacho | 43.91% | 2,210
Total Votes | 5,033
Source: Arkansas Secretary of State

Irvin Camacho ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 89 Democratic Primary.[4][5]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 89 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Irvin Camacho (unopposed)

Jeff Williams defeated Charles Gaines in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 89 Republican Primary.[4][5]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 89 Republican Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  Jeff Williams | 68.90% | 1,090
| Republican  | Charles Gaines | 31.10% | 492
Total Votes | 1,582

### 2014[edit]

See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Incumbent Micah Neal was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]

### 2012[edit]

Neal ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 89. Neal ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and defeated Yessie Hernandez (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]

Arkansas House of Representatives, District 89, General Election, 2012 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes

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| Republican  | Micah S. Neal | 63.5% | 2,704
| Democratic  |  Yessie Hernandez  | 36.5% | 1,551
Total Votes | 4,255

## Campaign donors[edit]

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The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may not represent all the funds spent on their behalf. Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer, and campaign finance data from elections may be incomplete. For elections to federal offices, complete data can be found at the FEC website. Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.

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Micah Neal campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2014 | Arkansas State House, District 89 |  | $18,658
2012 | Arkansas State House, District 89 |  | $32,642
Grand total raised | $51,300
Source: [[11] Follow the Money]

### 2014[edit]

Neal won re-election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $18,658.

Arkansas House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions

Top contributors to Micah Neal's campaign in 2014
Wal-Mart| $1,500
Arkansas Dental Association| $1,250
ExxonMobil| $1,000
Verizon Communications| $1,000
Stephens Group| $1,000
Total Raised in 2014| $18,658
Source: Follow the Money

### 2012[edit]

Neal won election to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Neal raised a total of $32,642.

Arkansas House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions

Top contributors to Micah Neal's campaign in 2012
Lindsey, Jim| $2,000
Arkansas Healthcare Association| $1,250
Arkansas Realtors Association| $1,000
Walton, Jim| $1,000
Stephens Group| $1,000
Total raised in 2012| $32,642
Source: Follow the Money

## Scorecards[edit]

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

A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number.

Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Arkansas scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.

### 2017

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

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2015, click [show].

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

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show].

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

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].

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.

## Personal[edit]

Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Neal has two sons.

## Recent news[edit]

This section links to a Google news search for the term "Micah + Neal + Arkansas + House"

Micah Neal News Feed

## See also[edit]

* Arkansas House of Representatives
* House Committees
* Arkansas State Legislature
* Arkansas state legislative districts

## External links[edit]

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* Office website
* Campaign website
* Profile from Open States
* Political Summary from Project Vote Smart
* Biography from Project Vote Smart
* Facebook page
* Twitter feed
* Campaign contributions via Follow the Money

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ micahneal.com, "Issues," accessed April 10, 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, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
7. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
8. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
9. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
10. ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
11. ↑ Follow the Money, "Contributions to Neal, Micah," accessed May 21, 2015
12. ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017

Political offices

Preceded by
Charlie Collins (R) | Arkansas House of Representatives District 89
2013–2017  | Succeeded by
Jeff Williams (R)

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Current members of the Arkansas House of Representatives

Leadership

Majority Leader:Marcus Richmond

Representatives

District 1

Jeremy Wooldridge (R)

District 2

Trey Steimel (R)

District 3

Stetson Painter (R)

District 4

Jack Fortner (R)

District 5

Ron McNair (R)

District 6

Harlan Breaux (R)

District 7

Brit McKenzie (R)

District 8

Austin McCollum (R)

District 9

DeAnna Hodges (R)

District 10

Mindy McAlindon (R)

District 11

Rebecca Burkes (R)

District 12

Hope Hendren Duke (R)

District 13

Scott Richardson (R)

District 14

Grant Hodges (R)

District 15

John Carr (R)

District 16

Kendon Underwood (R)

District 17

Delia Haak (R)

District 18

Robin Lundstrum (R)

District 19

Steven Unger (R)

District 20

Denise Garner (D)

District 21

Nicole Clowney (D)

District 22

David Whitaker (D)

District 23

Kendra Moore (R)

District 24

Charlene Fite (R)

District 25

Chad Puryear (R)

District 26

Mark Berry (R)

District 27

Steven Walker (R)

District 28

Bart Schulz (R)

District 29

Rick McClure (R)

District 30

Frances Cavenaugh (R)

District 31

Jimmy Gazaway (R)

District 32

Jack Ladyman (R)

District 33

Jon Milligan (R)

District 34

Joey Carr (R)

District 35

Milton Nicks (D)

District 36

Johnny Rye (R)

District 37

Steve Hollowell (R)

District 38

Dwight Tosh (R)

District 39

Wayne Long (R)

District 40

Shad Pearce (R)

District 41

Josh Miller (R)

District 42

Stephen Meeks (R)

District 43

Rick Beck (R)

District 44

Stan Berry (R)

District 45

Aaron Pilkington (R)

District 46

Jon Eubanks (R)

District 47

Lee Johnson (R)

District 48

Ryan Rose (R)

District 49

Jay Richardson (D)

District 50

Zack Gramlich (R)

District 51

Cindy Crawford (R)

District 52

Marcus Richmond (R)

District 53

Matt Duffield (R)

District 54

Mary Bentley (R)

District 55

Matt Brown (R)

District 56

Steve Magie (D)

District 57

Cameron Cooper (R)

District 58

Les Eaves (R)

District 59

Jim Wooten (R)

District 60

Roger Lynch (R)

District 61

Jeremiah Moore (R)

District 62

Mark McElroy (R)

District 63

Deborah Ferguson (D)

District 64

Ken Ferguson (D)

District 65

Vivian Flowers (D)

District 66

Mark Perry (D)

District 67

Karilyn Brown (R)

District 68

Brian Evans (R)

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David Ray (R)

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Carlton Wing (R)

District 71

Brandon Achor (R)

District 72

Jamie Scott (D)

District 73

Andrew Collins (D)

District 74

Tippi McCullough (D)

District 75

Ashley Hudson (D)

District 76

Joy Springer (D)

District 77

Fred Allen (D)

District 78

Keith Brooks (R)

District 79

Tara Shephard (D)

District 80

Denise Ennett (D)

District 81

RJ Hawk (R)

District 82

Tony Furman (R)

District 83

Lanny Fite (R)

District 84

Les Warren (R)

District 85

Richard McGrew (R)

District 86

John Maddox (R)

District 87

DeAnn Vaught (R)

District 88

Danny Watson (R)

District 89

Justin Gonzales (R)

District 90

Richard Womack (R)

District 91

Bruce Cozart (R)

District 92

Julie Mayberry (R)

District 93

Mike Holcomb (R)

District 94

Jeff Wardlaw (R)

District 95

Howard Beaty (R)

District 96

Sonia Barker (R)

District 97

Matthew Shepherd (R)

District 98

Wade Andrews (R)

District 99

Lane Jean (R)

District 100

Carol Dalby (R)

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