Bart Hester

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Bart Hester

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth December 9, 1977 (Age: 48)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Bart Hester holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Arkansas, where he was also a member of the Razorbacks baseball team. He began his career in real estate before transitioning to public service, where he has held various leadership roles in the state legislature. Hester has chaired multiple committees and served as majority leader, culminating in his election as President Pro Tempore. His professional background and legislative priorities reflect a focus on economic policy, education, and social issues.

Political Ideas

Bart Hester consistently champions policies that lower taxes and reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, while simultaneously advocating for income tax relief for lower and middle-class families. His legislative priorities also include enhancing foster care and adoption services, revealing a nuanced approach to social welfare. Hester's support for Holocaust education in public schools juxtaposes with his aggressive stance against progressive academic hires, showcasing a complex ideological alignment. His efforts to boost tourism through recreational infrastructure hint at a broader economic strategy that balances traditional values with modern development.

Campaigns
2024: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Arkansas Senate election, 33rd district general

30,530 votes (100.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Revenue & Tax – Senate
Member
City, County & Local Affairs Committee – Senate
Member
Children And Youth Committee – Senate
Member
Senate Rules, Resolutions & Memorials
Member
Legislative Facilities
Member
Joint Budget Committee
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Executive Subcommittee
Member
Boys State
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Administrative Rules
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Review
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Peer
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Charitable, Penal, And Correctional Institutions
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-State Insurance Programs Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing-State Agencies
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council Alc
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Peer Review
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Special Language
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Personnel
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Employee Benefits Division- Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Claims
Member
2022: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arkansas Senate election, 33rd district

21,122 votes (100.00%)

Win
2020: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 Arkansas Senate election, 1st district

36,778 votes (64.94%)

Win