Stephen Meeks

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Stephen Meeks
Member of the ArkansasHouseofRepresentatives
from the 67th district
Assumed office
2011
Personal details
Born (1970-10-30) October 30, 1970 (age 53)
Political party Republican
Alma mater Florida Community College

Stephen Meeks (born October 30, 1970) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 67th district in Faulkner County since 2011.

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Political career

Election

Meeks was elected in the general election on November 2, 2010, winning 55 percent of the vote over 45 percent for Democratic candidate Eddie Hawkins. [1] He represented the 47th district. Meeks was reelected in 2012 with 73% of the vote, representing the 67th district. He ran unopposed in 2014 and 2016. He was reelected in 2018 with 79% of the vote, and in 2020 with 75% of the vote. [2]

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References

  1. "Arkansas Election Results - Election Results 2010". Arkansas Secretary of State. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  2. "Stephen Meeks". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 22, 2022.