Tracy Steele (born December 18, 1963) is an American politician. He is a Democratic former member of the Arkansas Senate for eight years and Arkansas House of Representatives for six,[1] having most recently represented the 39th District, with service from 2011 to 2013.
Tracy Steele | |
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Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
In office January 10, 2011 – January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Richard Carroll |
Succeeded by | Mark Lowery |
Majority Leader of the Arkansas State Senate | |
In office January 8, 2007 – January 12, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Percy Malone |
Succeeded by | Joyce Elliott |
Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 34th district | |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | John E. Brown |
Succeeded by | Linda Chesterfield |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
In office January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Dee Bennett |
Succeeded by | Bill Stovall |
Personal details | |
Born | December 18, 1963 |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | North Little Rock, Arkansas |
Profession | Executive director |
Personal life
editTracy Steele's hometown is in North Little Rock.[2] He is a Baptist.[2] Steele and his wife Cassandra have two children.[2]
Education
editSteele received his education at:
- Bachelor's, Political Science, Rice University in Houston, Texas[2]
Steele played on the Rice Owls men's basketball team and completed Governor's School at Duke University.
Politics
editHe served in the Arkansas Senate in which he was both Majority Leader and Majority Whip. He served in the Arkansas House from 1998 to 2002 for the 59th District.
Political Experience
editSteele has had the following political experience:
- Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, 1998–2002, 2011-2013
- Senator, Arkansas State Senate, 2002-2010
- Assistant Pro Tempore, Arkansas State Senate, 2009-2010
- Majority Leader, Arkansas State Senate, 2006-2010[2]
External links
edit- Arkansas State Legislature - Senator Tracy Steele official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Tracy Steele (AR) profile
- Follow the Money - Tracy Steele
References
edit- ^ https://senate.arkansas.gov/senate-history-education/minorities-in-the-senate/
- ^ a b c d e "Representative Tracy Steele's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 8 September 2012.