Ben Gilmore

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Ben Gilmore

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Community
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Personal Background

Ben Gilmore holds a strong educational background, having attended Liberty University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He began his career in public service as a field representative for Congressman Bruce Westerman, later advancing to Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin. Gilmore was elected to the Arkansas Senate in 2020, where he focused on legislative initiatives aimed at economic stability, criminal justice reform, and social issues. His tenure culminated in his appointment to a position in the office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. Gilmore's leadership and policy initiatives have earned him recognition, including the GOPAC Emerging Leader for Arkansas and the Jay Dickey Party Builder Award.

Political Ideas

Ben Gilmore's political identity is marked by a blend of conservative social stances and surprising economic pragmatism. His legislative initiatives, such as the sustainable property insurance system for public schools, reveal a nuanced approach to fiscal responsibility. Gilmore's unexpected support for comprehensive criminal justice reform through the Protect Arkansas Act suggests a willingness to challenge traditional party lines. His advocacy for both pro-life legislation and measures to reduce business burdens highlights a complex balancing act between ideological consistency and practical governance.

Campaigns
2024: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 Arkansas Senate election, 1st district general

22,933 votes (77.36%)

Win

2024 Arkansas Senate election, 1st district general

22,933 votes (77.36%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Children And Youth Committee – Senate
Chair
Arkansas Legislative Council Alc
Co-Chair
Arkansas Legislative Council-Executive Subcommittee
Co-Chair
Joint Budget Committee-Special Language
Vice Chair
Judiciary Committee – Senate
Member
Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development – Senate
Member
Public Retirement & Social Security Programs-Joint
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Peer Review
Member
Boys State
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing-Counties And Municipalities
Member
Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee
Member
Legislative Joint Auditing
Member
Joint Budget Committee
Member
Joint Budget Committee-Administrative Rule Review Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Personnel
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-Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Medical Marijuana Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Claims Review/Litigation Reports Oversight
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Lottery Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-State Insurance Programs Oversight Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Game & Fish/State Police
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Higher Education Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Hospital, Medicaid, & Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee
Member
Arkansas Legislative Council-Highway Commission Review And Advisory Subcommittee
Member
2022: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Arkansas Senate election, 1st district

21,580 votes (100.00%)

Win
2020: Arkansas State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 Arkansas Senate election, 26th district

17,732 votes (60.06%)

Win