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 degree in business management and has a background in baseball. He has spent nearly two decades as a real estate agent. Hester has held various leadership positions in the state legislature, including chairing multiple committees and serving as the majority leader of the Senate. He has been involved in legislative efforts to lower taxes, provide income tax relief, and improve foster care and adoption services. Hester has also been active in debates regarding government size, debt, and social issues, including education and the hiring practices of state universities.

Political Ideas

Bart Hester consistently advocates for tax cuts and reduced regulations to benefit businesses, while also sponsoring measures aimed at supporting lower-income families. His legislative priorities reveal an unexpected focus on both economic relief and social issues, such as Holocaust education in schools and improving foster care services. Hester's approach to social issues is particularly notable, as he has taken controversial stances, such as opposing a university's hiring decision based on the candidate's views on transgender athletes, showcasing a highly localized and sometimes contentious strategy.

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