Mike Holcomb (politician)
This article is about the Arkansas state legislator. For the Southern Gospel singer, see Mike Holcomb.
Mike Holcomb | |
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Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 10th[1] district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Sheilla Lampkin |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican (since 2015) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2015) |
Residence | Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
Alma mater | Southern Baptist College |
Mike Holcomb[2] is an American politician and member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 10 since January 14, 2013. Initially a Democrat, on August 20, 2015 he announced he was switching to the Republican Party.[3]
Education
Holcomb graduated from Southern Baptist College.
Elections
- 2012 With Representative Sheilla Lampkin redistricted to District 9, Holcomb placed first in the three-way May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary with 1,814 votes (41.1%)[4] won the June 22 runoff election with 1,649 votes (52.9%),[5] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,813 votes (55.3%) against Republican nominee Charles Roberts.[6]
References
- ↑ "Mike Holcomb". Little Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Mike Holcomb's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ Sara Janak (August 20, 2015). "Pine Bluff representative leaves Democratic Party". Arkansas Online. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Arkansas State General Primary 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Arkansas House of Representatives
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Mike Holcomb at Ballotpedia
- Mike Holcomb at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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