Mike Ross

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Mike Ross

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth August 2, 1961 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Mike Ross graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and worked as a local radio announcer during college. He owned and operated a pharmacy and home medical equipment business before entering politics. Ross served on the Nevada County Quorum Court and was chief of staff to the Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas. He was elected to the Arkansas State Senate and later to the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout his career, Ross has focused on economic development, infrastructure, education, and healthcare policy.

Political Ideas

Mike Ross's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of local economic advocacy and cautious social moderation. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Ross's rhetorical style often emphasizes bipartisan solutions, yet he maintains a firm stance on community safety and reducing crime rates, suggesting a nuanced ideological positioning that balances progressive ideals with conservative pragmatism.

Campaigns
2014: Arkansas State Governor

Election History

Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2014

352,115 votes (41.49%)

Loss

Winner: Asa Hutchinson

Arkansas Governor 2014, Democrat Primary

129,437 votes (84.41%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Congress District 04 election

102,479 votes (57.53%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arkansas's 4th congressional district election, 2008

203,178 votes (86.17%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arkansas's 4th congressional district election, 2006

128,236 votes (74.73%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arkansas House of Representatives 4th District

Unopposed

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arkansas House of Representatives 4th District

60.60% of vote

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Arkansas House of Representatives 4th District

51.00% of vote

Win