John Baine (politician)

John Baine[2] (born in El Dorado, Arkansas) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 7 from January 2013 to December 2016.

John Baine
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 7th[1] district
In office
January 2013 – December 2016
Preceded byGarry Smith
Personal details
BornEl Dorado, Arkansas
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceEl Dorado, Arkansas
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi
Arkansas State University
Louisiana Tech University
ProfessionAccountant[1]

Education

Baine earned his bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Mississippi, his BS in accounting and his MPA from Arkansas State University, and his Master of Accountancy from Louisiana Tech University.

Elections

In 2012 District 7 Representative Garry Smith ran for Arkansas Senate and left the seat open. Baine placed first in the three-way May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary with 790 votes (44.5%),[3] won the June 22 runoff election with 536 votes (59.8%),[4] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election.[5]

He earlier served as a Union County, Arkansas Justice of the Peace representing District 2 from 2001 to 2012.

References
  1. "John Baine". Little Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  2. "John Baine's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  3. "Arkansas State Primary Election May 22, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  4. "Arkansas State General Primary 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. "Arkansas State General Election November 6, 2012". Little Rock, Arkansas: Secretary of State of Arkansas. Retrieved April 15, 2014.


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