Jane English
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2013 - Present
2023
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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.
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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2020[edit]
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2020
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.
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alisa Blaize Dixon advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 34.
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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jane English |
50.4% | 18,220 | |
| Democratic | Barry Hyde | 49.6% | 17,932 | |
| Total Votes | 36,152 | |||
2010[edit]
English won re-election to the 42nd District seat in 2010. She faced no opposition.[9]
2008[edit]
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]
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| Elizabeth English (R)
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6,131 | |||
| Val Yagos (D) | 4,800 | |||
| Gene Mason (Green) | 472 | |||
Campaign themes[edit]
2022[edit]
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020[edit]
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Campaign donors[edit]
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| Jane English campaign contribution history | |||
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| 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 | ||
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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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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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.
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2017
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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.
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2016
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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.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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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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Endorsements[edit]
2016[edit]
In 2016, English's endorsements included the following:[13]
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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]
See also[edit]
2022 Elections
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. English Issue Positions," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
- ↑ Democracy.com, "Re-Elect Senator Jane English," accessed February 17, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. English Biography," accessed May 13, 2014
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Arkansas State Senate District 34 2013-Present |
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 2009-2013 |
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