Dan Sullivan

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Dan Sullivan

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Dan Sullivan holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas State University and a Master of Science in Education from Truman State University. He has extensive experience in education, having served as a coach for the Central High School Tigers and as an administrator in the Jonesboro School System. Sullivan spent several years in the healthcare sector, culminating in his role as CEO of Ascent Children's Health Services, where he managed institutional risk and operational challenges. His leadership roles in the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate, including positions on various committees, demonstrate his commitment to public service and legislative oversight.

Political Ideas

Dan Sullivan's political identity is marked by a distinct blend of educational conservatism and business-friendly pragmatism. His legislative efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion offices in local government, alongside bills aimed at loosening restrictions on homeschool students, reflect a deeply rooted commitment to traditional educational values. However, his support for remote shareholder meetings for Arkansas businesses and banks indicates an adaptability to modern economic realities. Sullivan's approach reveals a calculated balancing act between ideological steadfastness and pragmatic economic adjustments.

Campaigns
2024: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Arkansas Senate election, 20th district general

16,901 votes (60.90%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Joint Budget Committee-Employee Benefits Division- Oversight Subcommittee
Co-Chair
Arkansas Legislative Council-Higher Education Subcommittee
Co-Chair
Education Committee – Senate
Vice Chair
Legislative Joint Auditing-Educational Institutions
Vice Chair
State Agencies & Govt'L Affairs-Senate
Member
Children And Youth Committee – Senate
Member
Joint Performance Review Joint Performance Review
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing
Member
Joint Budget Committee
Member
Joint Committee On Military And Veterans Affairs
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Hospital, Medicaid, & Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council Alc
Member
2022: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arkansas Senate election, 20th district

12,951 votes (62.35%)

Win
2020: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 Arkansas Senate election, 21st district

28,542 votes (100.00%)

Win