Clarke Tucker

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Clarke Tucker

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth January 20, 1981 (Age: 45)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Clarke Tucker holds a B.A. in government from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Law Review. He began his career in high-finance, managing institutional risk for nearly a decade before transitioning to the public sector. Tucker has experience as a clerk for a federal judge, a private practice attorney, and an adjunct professor. He has also served as chairman of the board for the Pulaski County Imagination Library.

Political Ideas

Clarke Tucker’s political philosophy is characterized by a blend of progressive healthcare and education reforms with surprising nods to criminal justice and government transparency. His legislative efforts to expand mental health services and improve educational access reveal a commitment to social equity. However, his sponsorship of measures that both support first responders and reform the criminal justice system presents a nuanced approach that balances rehabilitation with accountability. Tucker’s rhetorical style often frames complex issues within the context of regional interests, suggesting a highly localized strategy.

Campaigns
2022: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arkansas Senate election, 14th district

23,273 votes (63.50%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Senate Efficiency
Vice Chair
Joint Budget Committee-Peer Review
Vice Chair
Senate Ethics Committee
Vice Chair
Judiciary Committee – Senate
Member
State Agencies & Govt'L Affairs-Senate
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council Alc
Member
Public Retirement & Social Security Programs-Joint
Member
Joint Budget Committee
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Special Language
Member
Joint Committee On Military And Veterans Affairs
Member
Boys State
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Review
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Charitable, Penal, And Correctional Institutions
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-State Insurance Programs Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Code Revision Commission
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing-Counties And Municipalities
Member
2020: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 Arkansas Senate election, 32nd district

28,481 votes (64.92%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Arkansas' 2nd congressional district, 2018

45.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: French Hill