Mark Johnson

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Mark Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Mark Johnson holds a solid educational background, having graduated from Conway High School and Hendrix College. He has extensive experience in public service, including roles on the staff of a former Congressman, the Small Business Administration, and the City of North Little Rock, as well as serving in the cabinet of a former Governor. Johnson has also advised businesses and cities on fundraising in the private sector. His community involvement is notable, having been a member of the Little Rock Rotary Club, chair of the Pulaski County Republican Committee, and past President of the Arkansas Republican County Chairmen’s Association.

Political Ideas

Mark Johnson champions an ideologically eclectic approach, blending traditional conservative values with progressive policy initiatives. His legislative efforts to expand charter schools and protect college students' freedom of expression juxtapose with his support for electric vehicle infrastructure, revealing a surprising alignment with environmental goals. Johnson's involvement in an ethics violation highlights a tension between his public service record and the integrity expected of elected officials. His ability to navigate these conceptual tensions suggests a highly calculated political strategy.

Campaigns
2024: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Arkansas Senate election, 17th district general

22,030 votes (58.23%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Energy – Joint
Co-Chair
Legislative Joint Auditing-Counties And Municipalities
Vice Chair
Insurance & Commerce – Senate
Member
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs – Senate
Member
Children And Youth Committee – Senate
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing
Member
Joint Budget Committee
Member
Advanced Communications And Information Technology – Joint
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Employee Benefits Division- Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council Alc
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
Arkansas Legislative Council-Hospital, Medicaid, & Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Lottery Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Higher Education Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Review
Member
2022: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arkansas Senate election, 17th district

16,835 votes (58.72%)

Win