Eddie L. Armstrong III[2] (born in North Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 37 since January 14, 2013. He was the House Minority Leader from 2015 to 2017, when he was succeeded by David Whitaker.
Eddie Armstrong | |
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| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 37th[1] district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Webb |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Aleshia Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
As minority leader, he worked opposite Republican then Majority Leader Ken Bragg of Grant County. In 2010, he was active in the failed reelection bid waged by Democrat Blanche Lincoln for the United States Senate. Lincoln lost to Republican John Boozman.
Education edit
Armstrong earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Elections edit
- 2012 When District 37 Representative Kathy Webb left the Legislature and left the seat open, Armstrong won the three-way May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary with 964 votes (58.4%),[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Eddie L. Armstrong". Little Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Eddie Armstrong III's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
External links edit
- Official page at the Arkansas House of Representatives
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Eddie Armstrong III at Ballotpedia
- Eddie Armstrong III at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
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