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Hosted by Jus� n T. Allen Government Rela� ons Prac� ce Group Leader
SpeakersLieutenant Governor Tim Griffin
Representa� ve Jon EubanksArkansas House of Representa� ves
Speaker Pro-Tem
Kelley LinckArkansas Department of Human Services
Chief Legisla� ve and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer
Roby BrockCEO
Talk Business & Poli� cs
Dr. Jay BarthHendrix College
Poli� cs and Interna� onal Rela� ons
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About Our Government Rela� ons Prac� ce
Clients with legal and business issues involving government regulation need the assistance of
attorneys with experience and relationships in this specialized area. Wright Lindsey Jennings’
Government Relations attorneys have substantial professional backgrounds in the public
sector and the experience crafting practical government relations solutions for our clients.
Both Justin T. Allen and Erika Ross Gee served as Chief Deputy Attorneys General for
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel before rejoining the firm, and they have broad experience
and contacts in all types of state government issues. Prior to joining the firm’s Government
Relations practice group, Jay Shue served as the state’s first Medicaid Inspector General,
overseeing the detection and investigation of fraud, waste and abuse in the Arkansas Medicaid
system. Because our attorneys are not only government relations professionals but also
experienced litigators, we are uniquely situated to represent any type of client interest
involving federal, state or local government at any stage of the process.
Likewise, our Government Relations attorneys are skilled in representing entities and
individuals in regulatory and licensure matters before government agencies and the legislative
branch.
We further assist our clients by analyzing and monitoring legislation, drafting new legislation
and proposed amendments, and preparing and presenting testimony on behalf of our clients
before legislative committees. Our extensive contacts and solid relationships throughout state
and local government benefit our clients in lobbying and direct advocacy before the Arkansas
General Assembly, the Governor, the Attorney General and individual state agencies, boards
and commissions. Our attorneys also advocate before municipal and county government on a
variety of regulatory issues. We have the experience to analyze complex situations, recommend
practical and innovative solutions and implement an effective government relations strategy.
U.S. Senate: John Boozman (R) U.S. Senate: Tom Cotton (R)
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2016 PRESIDENTIAL RACE RESULTS
Donald Trump (R) 60.4% 677,904
Hillary Clinton (D) 33.8% 378,729
Gary Johnson (L) 2.6% 29,518
2016 ARKANSAS SENATE RACE RESULTS
John Boozman (R) 59.8% 657,856
Connor Eldridge (D) 36.2% 397,970
Frank Gilbert (L) 4.0% 43,720
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Issue No. 1 – Proposing an Amendment to the Arkansas Constitution Concerning theTerms, Election and Eligibility of Elected Officials.
Increases the terms for certain county officers from two years to four years. Thisamendment also defines the term “infamous crime” for the purpose of determining eligibilityto hold office. An “infamous crime” is defensed as a felony offense; abuse of office or“tampering,” as defined under Arkansas law; or a misdemeanor offense concerning an act ofdeceit, fraud, or false statement.
FOR 70.2% 742,110
AGAINST 29.8% 314,804
Changes go into effect January 1, 2017.
Issue No. 2 – An Amendment to Allow the Governor to Retain His or Her Powers andDuties When Absent From the State.
Allows the governor to retain his or her powers and duties when the governor is out of thestate. Prior to the amendment, these powers were transferred to the lieutenant governorwhen the governor was out of the State.
FOR 72.5% 776,139
AGAINST 27.5% 294,758
Effective 30 days after the election.
Issue No. 3 – A Proposed State Constitutional Amendment Concerning Job Creation,Job Expansion and Economic Development.
The purpose of the amendment is to encourage job creation, job expansion and economicdevelopment. Prior to the amendment, the Arkansas Constitution limited the stategovernment’s ability to borrow money by issuing bonds. This amendment removes thoselimits, allowing the state to issue more bonds. It also authorizes the General Assembly orlocal legislative body to levy taxes to retire bonds issued by local municipalities. Theamendment also increases local government’s ability to engage in business-relatedactivities, such as acquiring land via eminent domain and selling or leasing that land toprivate businesses. The Arkansas Legislature may change some of the amendmentsdefinitions in the future upon a three-fourths vote of both chambers.
FOR 65.4% 685,808
AGAINST 34.6% 363,533
Effective 30 days after the election.
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Issue No. 6 – The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
The proposed state constitutional amendment lets people of any age who have at least one of21 medical conditions use marijuana. Qualifying conditions include pain, nausea, or seriousdiseases like cancer. The Arkansas Department of Health must issue a marijuana card toany person with a written statement from a doctor. Marijuana cardholders may smoke mari-juana and purchase or make marijuana-infused foods or drinks.
FOR 53.2% 581,259
AGAINST 46.8% 511,977
The Medical Marijuana Commission was appointed December 7, 2016, and the membersinclude:
Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman of Little Rock was appointed by Gov. Hutchinson. Henry-Tillman is a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at the University ofArkansas for Medical Sciences.
James Miller of Bryant was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore JonathanDismang. Miller is a lobbyist for the Arkansas Railroad Association and a former aideto the senator.
Dr. Carlos Roman of Little Rock was appointed by Senate President Pro TemporeJonathan Dismang. Roman is a pain doctor and chairman of the Arkansas StateMedical Board’s Pain Management Review Committee.
Stephen Carroll of Benton was appointed by House Speaker Jeremy Gillam. Carroll isthe chief operations officer for Allcare Correctional Pharmacy.
Travis Story of Fayetteville was appointed by House Speaker Jeremy Gillam. Story isthe lead attorney at the Story Law Firm.
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THE 91st GENERAL ASSEMBLYLegislators are listed by district.
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Arkansas’s 91st General Assembly
STATE SENATE
9 Democrats; 26 Republicans
28 Men; 7 Women
Senator Hometown Party
Dist. 1 – Sen. Bart Hester Cave Springs R
Dist. 2 – Sen. Jim Hendren Sulphur Springs R
Dist. 3 – Sen. Cecile Bledsoe Rogers R
Dist. 4 – Sen. Uvalde Lindsey Fayetteville D
Dist. 5 – Sen. Bryan King Berryville R
Dist. 6 – Sen. Gary Stubblefield Branch R
Dist. 7 – Sen. Lance Eads Springdale R
Dist. 8 – Sen. Jake Files Fort Smith R
Dist. 9 – Sen. Terry Rice Greenwood R
Dist. 10 – Sen. Larry Teague Nashville D
Dist. 11 – Sen. Jimmy Hickey Texarkana R
Dist. 12 – Sen. Bruce Maloch Magnolia D
Dist. 13 – Sen. Alan Clark Hot Springs R
Dist. 14 – Sen. Bill Sample Hot Springs R
Dist. 15 – Sen. David Sanders Little Rock R
Dist. 16 – Sen. Greg Standridge Russellville R
Dist. 17 – Sen. Scott Flippo Mountain Home R
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Dist. 18 – Sen. Missy Irvin Mountain View R
Dist. 19 – Sen. Linda Collins-Smith Batesville R
Dist. 20 – Sen. Blake Johnson Corning R
Dist. 21 – Sen. John R. Cooper Jonesboro R
Dist. 22 – Sen. Dave Wallace Leachville R
Dist. 23 – Sen. Ronald Caldwell Wynne R
Dist. 24 – Sen. Keith Ingram West Memphis D
Dist. 25 – Sen. Stephanie Flowers Pine Bluff D
Dist. 26 – Sen. Eddie Cheatham Crossett D
Dist. 27 – Sen. Trent Garner El Dorado R
Dist. 28 – Sen. Jonathan Dismang Searcy R
Dist. 29 – Sen. Eddie Joe Williams Cabot R
Dist. 30 – Sen. Linda Chesterfield Little Rock D
Dist. 31 – Sen. Joyce Elliott Little Rock D
Dist. 32 – Sen. Will Bond Little Rock D
Dist. 33 – Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson Little Rock R
Dist. 34 – Sen. Jane English North Little Rock R
Dist. 35 – Sen. Jason Rapert Conway R
Senator Hometown Party
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STATE HOUSE
25 Democrats; 75 Republicans
82 Men; 18 Women
Representative Hometown Party
Dist. 1 – Rep. Carol Dalby Texarkana R
Dist. 2 – Rep. Lane Jean Magnolia R
Dist. 3 – Rep. Danny Watson Hope R
Dist. 4 – Rep. DeAnn Vaught Horatio R
Dist. 5 – Rep. David Fielding Magnolia D
Dist. 6 – Rep. Matthew J. Shepherd El Dorado R
Dist. 7 – Rep. Sonia Eubanks Barker Smackover R
Dist. 8 – Jeff Wardlaw Hermitage R
Dist. 9 - Rep. LeAnne Burch Monticello D
Dist. 10 – Rep. Mike Holcomb Pine Bluff R
Dist. 11 – Rep. Mark D. McElroy Tillar D
Dist. 12 – Rep. Chris Richey Helena D
Dist. 13 – Rep. David Hillman Almyra R
Dist. 14 – Rep. Roger Lynch Lonoke R
Dist. 15 – Rep. Ken Bragg Sheridan R
Dist. 16 – Rep. Kenneth Ferguson Pine Bluff D
Dist. 17 – Rep. Vivian Flowers Pine Bluff D
Dist. 19 – Rep. Justin Gonzales Okolona R
Dist. 18 – Rep. Richard Womack Arkadelphia R
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Dist. 20 – Rep. John Maddox Mena R
Dist. 21 – Rep. Marcus E. Richmond Waldron R
Dist. 22 – Rep. Mickey Gates Hot Springs R
Dist. 23 – Rep. Lanny Fite Benton R
Dist. 24 – Rep. Bruce Cozart Hot Springs R
Dist. 25 – Rep. Les Warren Hot Springs R
Dist. 26 – Rep. Laurie Rushing Hot Springs R
Dist. 27 – Rep. Andy Mayberry East End R
Dist. 28 – Rep. Kim Hammer Benton R
Dist. 29 – Rep. Fred Love Little Rock D
Dist. 30 – Rep. Fred Allen Little Rock D
Dist. 31 – Rep. Andy Davis Little Rock R
Dist. 32 – Rep. James Sorvillo Little Rock R
Dist. 33 – Rep. Warwick Sabin Little Rock D
Dist. 34 – Rep. John W. Walker Little Rock D
Dist. 35 – Rep. Clarke Tucker Little Rock D
Dist. 36 – Rep. Charles Blake Little Rock D
Dist. 37 – Rep. Eddie Armstrong III North Little Rock D
Dist. 38 – Rep. Carlton Wing Sherwood R
Representative Hometown Party
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Dist. 39 – Rep. Mark Lowery Maumelle R
Dist. 40 – Rep. Douglas House North Little Rock R
Dist. 41 – Rep. Karilyn Brown Sherwood R
Dist. 42 – Rep. Bob Johnson Jacksonville D
Dist. 43 – Rep. Timothy Lemons Cabot R
Dist. 44 – Rep. Joe Farrer Austin R
Dist. 45 – Rep. Jeremy Gillam Judsonia R
Dist. 46 – Rep. Les Eaves Searcy R
Dist. 47 – Rep. Michael John Gray Newport D
Dist. 48 – Rep. Reginald Murdock Marianna D
Dist. 49 – Rep. Steve Hollowell Forrest City R
Dist. 50 – Rep. Milton Nicks, Jr. Crawfordsville D
Dist. 51 – Rep. Deborah Ferguson West Memphis D
Dist. 52 – Rep. Dwight Tosh Jonesboro R
Dist. 53 – Rep. Dan Sullivan Jonesboro R
Dist. 54 – Rep. Johnny Rye Leachville R
Dist. 55 – Rep. Monte Hodges Blytheville D
Dist. 56 – Rep. Joe Jett Success R
Dist. 57 – Rep. Jimmy Gazaway Paragould R
Dist. 58 – Rep. Brandt Smith Jonesboro R
Dist. 59 – Rep. Jack Ladyman Jonesboro R
Representative Hometown Party
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Dist. 60 – Rep. Frances Cavenaugh Walnut Ridge R
Dist. 62 – Rep. Michelle Gray Melbourne R
Dist. 63 – Rep. James Sturch Batesville R
Dist. 64 – Rep. John Payton Wilburn R
Dist. 65 – Rep. Rick Beck Center Ridge R
Dist. 66 – Rep. Josh Miller Heber Springs R
Dist. 67 – Rep. Stephen Meeks Greenbrier R
Dist. 68 – Rep. Trevor Drown Russellville R
Dist. 69 – Rep. Aaron Pilkington Clarksville R
Dist. 70 – Rep. David Meeks Conway R
Dist. 71 – Rep. Kenneth Henderson Russellville R
Dist. 72 – Rep. Stephen Magie Conway D
Dist. 73 – Rep. Mary Bentley Perryville R
Dist. 74 – Rep. Jon S. Eubanks Paris R
Dist. 75 – Rep. Charlotte Vining Douglas Alma R
Dist. 76 – Rep. Matthew Pitsch Fort Smith R
Dist. 77 – Rep. Justin Boyd Fort Smith R
Dist. 78 – Rep. George B. McGill Fort Smith D
Dist. 79 – Rep. Gary Deffenbaugh Van Buren R
Dist. 80 – Rep. Charlene Fite Van Buren R
Dist. 61 – Rep. Scott Baltz Pocahontas D
Representative Hometown Party
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Dist. 81 – Rep. Bruce Coleman Mountainburg R
Dist. 82 – Rep. Sarah Capp Ozark R
Dist. 83 – Rep. David L. Branscum Marshall R
Dist. 84 – Rep. Charlie Collins Fayetteville R
Dist. 85 – Rep. David Whitaker Fayetteville D
Dist. 86 – Rep. Greg Leding Fayetteville D
Dist. 87 – Rep. Robin Lundstrum Elm Springs R
Dist. 88 – Rep. Clint Penzo Springdale R
Dist. 89 – Rep. Jeff Williams Springdale R
Dist. 90 – Rep. Jana Della Rosa Rogers R
Dist. 91 – Rep. Dan M. Douglas Bentonville R
Dist. 92 – Rep. Kim Hendren Gravette R
Dist. 93 – Rep. Jim Dotson Bentonville R
Dist. 94 – Rep. Rebecca Petty Rogers R
Dist. 95 – Rep. Austin McCollum Rogers R
Dist. 96 – Rep. Grant Hodges Rogers R
Dist. 97 – Rep. Bob Ballinger Hindsville R
Dist. 98 – Rep. Ron McNair Alpena R
Dist. 99 – Rep. Jack Fortner Yellville R
Dist. 100 – Rep. Nelda Speaks Mountain Home R
Representative Hometown Party
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EDUCATION
Meeks, Stephen Della Rosa, Jana
Deffenbaugh, Gary Hodges, Grant
Eubanks, Jon S. Beck, Rick
Walker, John W. Sullivan, Dan
Cozart, Bruce Speaks, Nelda
Douglas, Charlotte Vining Gates, Mickey
Lowery, Mark Vaught, DeAnn
McElroy, Mark D. Sturch, James
McGill, George B. Cavenaugh, Frances
Davis, Andy Barker, Sonia Eubanks
HOUSE COMMITTEES
PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE and LABOR
Shepherd, Matthew J. Blake, Charles
Gillam, Jeremy Tucker, Clarke
House, Douglas Rushing, Laurie
Fite, Charlene Fite, Lanny
Ballinger, Bob Nicks, Jr., Milton
Whitaker, David Smith, Brandt
Petty, Rebecca Maddox, John
Drown, R. Trevor Gazaway, Jimmy
Gray, Michelle Dalby, Carol
Tosh, Dwight Capp, Sarah
CLASS “A”
JUDICIARY
Love, Fredrick J. Payton, John
Wardlaw, Jeff Ladyman, Jack
Hammer, Kim Lundstrum, Robin
Branscum, David L. Bentley, Mary
Meeks, David Gonzales, Justin
Richey, Chris Boyd, Justin
Magie, Stephen Henderson, Ken
Miller, Josh McCollum, Austin
Womack, Richard Coleman, Bruce
Ferguson, Deborah Pilkington, Aaron
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Jean, Lane Fortner, Jack
Fielding, David Burch, LeAnne
Holcomb, Mike Allen, Fred
Hillman, David Mayberry, Andy
McNair, Ron Rye, Johnny
Sorvillo, James J. Hollowell, Steve
Lemons, Tim Williams, Jeff
Brown, Karilyn Lynch, Roger D.
Pitsch, Mathew W. Wing, Carlton
Richmond, Marcus E. Penzo, Clint
AGING, CHILDREN and YOUTH, LEGISLATIVE and MILITARY AFFAIRS
Leding, Greg Hodges, Monte
Collins, Charlie Douglas, Dan M.
Murdock, Reginald Hendren, Kim
Baltz, Scott Eaves, Les
Dotson, Jim Ferguson, Kenneth B.
Armstrong, Eddie L. Johnson, Bob
Jett, Joe Flowers, Vivian
Bragg, Ken Gray, Michael John
Farrer, Joe Watson, Danny
Sabin, Warwick Warren, Leslie Allen
REVENUE and TAXATION
Leding, Greg Nicks, Jr., Milton
Meeks, David Gray, Michael John
Walker, John W. Burch, LeAnne
Fite, Charlene Cavenaugh, Frances
Hodges, Monte Barker, Sonia E.
Petty, Rebecca Coleman, Bruce
Blake, Charles Hollowell, Steve
Tucker, Clarke Watson, Danny
Flowers, Vivian Wing, Carlton
Gates, Mickey Penzo, Clint
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
CLASS “B”
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AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Meeks, Stephen Hillman, David
Jean, Lane Douglas, Dan M.
Shepherd, Matthew J. McNair, Ron
Branscum, David L. Bentley, Mary
Cozart, Bruce Beck, Rick
Baltz, Scott Sullivan, Dan
McElroy, Mark D. Brown, Karilyn
Magie, Stephen Pitsch, Mathew W.
Bragg, Ken Fortner, Jack
Whitaker, David Allen, Fred
INSURANCE and COMMERCE
Love, Fredrick J. Johnson, Bob
Deffenbaugh, Gary Speaks, Nelda
Gillam, Jeremy Mayberry, Andy
Fielding, David Gazaway, Jimmy
Holcomb, Mike Rye, Johnny
McGill, George B. Williams, Jeff
Della Rosa, Jana Lynch, Roger D.
Boyd, Justin Pilkington, Aaron
Fite, Lanny Dalby, Carol
Lemons, Tim Capp, Sarah
CITY, COUNTY and LOCAL AFFAIRS
Collins, Charlie Lundstrum, Robin
Murdock, Reginald Hodges, Grant
Lowery, Mark Rushing, Laurie
Richey, Chris Henderson, Ken
Armstrong, Eddie L. Sorvillo, James J.
Jett, Joe Vaught, DeAnn
Farrer, Joe Richmond, Marcus
Ferguson, Deborah McCollum, Austin
Payton, John Maddox, John
Eaves, Les Warren, Leslie Allen
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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STATE AGENCIES and GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Wardlaw, Jeff Sabin, Warwick
Hammer, Kim Hendren, Kim
Eubanks, Jon S. Ladyman, Jack
House, Douglas Drown, R. Trevor
Douglas, Charlotte Vining Gray, Michelle
Dotson, Jim Tosh, Dwight
Miller, Josh Gonzales, Justin
Womack, Richard Ferguson, Kenneth
Ballinger, Bob Sturch, James
Davis, Andy Smith, Brandt
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Chairperson
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Vice Chairperson
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ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - HOUSE
Representative __________, Co-Chairperson
Representative __________, Co-Vice Chairperson
Caucus
Dist. Member First Alternate Second Alternate
1 Murdock, Reginald Smith, Brandt McElroy, Mark D.
1 Branscum, David L. Hollowell, Steve Ladyman, Jack
1. Elliott, Joyce English, Jane2. Chesterfield, Linda Sanders, David3. Rapert, Jason4. Hutchinson, Jeremy
4th Congressional District
MEMBER 1ST ALTERNATE
1. Flowers, Stephanie Cheatham, Eddie2. Clark, Alan Garner, Trent3. Maloch, Bruce Cheatham, Eddie4. Stubblefield, Gary Rice, Terry
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITINGCOMMITTEE
Hickey, Jr., Jimmy Co-Chair
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1st Congressional District
MEMBER 1ST ALTERNATE1. Williams, Eddie Joe Wallace, Dave2. Ingram, Keith Irvin, Missy3. Johnson, Blake Caldwell, Ronald4. Collins-Smith, Linda Cooper, John