Jim Sorvillo

James Joseph Sorvillo, known as Jim Sorvillo (born July 7, 1948), is an advertising agent from the capital city of Little Rock, Arkansas, who is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for District 32 in a portion of Pulaski County. He was elected to his third term in hs legislative seat in the general election held on November 6, 2018. With 7,126 votes (53 percent), he defeated Democrat Jess Mallett, who polled 6,320 (47 percent).[1]

James Joseph "Jim" Sorvillo
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 32nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 2015
Preceded by	Allen Kerr
Personal details
Born	1948 (age 72–73)
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Anne Sorvillo
Children	2
Residence	Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, U.S.
Alma mater	St. Petersburg College
Occupation	Advertising agent

On May 20, 2014, Sorvillo won the Republican nomination for the seat vacated by the term-limited fellow Republican, Allen Kerr, who was subsequently appointed in 2015 by Governor Asa Hutchinson as the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner. Sorvillo polled 1,504 votes to 1,293 for intra—party rival Pat Hays. Sorvillo then defeated Democrat John Adams in the November 4 general election, 6,980 to 5,349.[2] Sorvillo was assigned to these House committees: (1) Insurance and Commerce, (2) Public Transportation, and (3) Joint Commerce on Energy.[3]

Sorvillo attended St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is a member of both Kiwanis and Rotary International. He is a member of the Fellowship Bible Church. He and his wife, Elizabeth Anne Sorvillo, have two children.[3] He is also a former justice of the peace.[4]

In February 2015, Sorvillo joined dozens of her fellow Republicans and two Democrats in co-sponsoring legislation submitted by Representative Lane Jean of Magnolia, to reduce unemployment compensation benefits. The measure was promptly signed into law by Governor Hutchinson.[5]

On November 3, 2020, Sorvillo lost his seat to Little Rock attorney Ashley Hudson.

References

1. "Election Returns: Arkansas House of Representatives". Bing.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
2. "District 32". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
3. "Jim Sorvillo". arkansashouse.org. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
4. "Jim Sorvillo's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
5. "HB 1489 - Reduces Unemployment Benefits - Key Vote". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2015.