Ben Gilmore
Ben Gilmore | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – June 30, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Cheatham |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Ben Gilmore |
| Party | Republican |
Ben Gilmore is an American politician who served as a member of the Arkansas Senate for the 1st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Early life and education
A native of Crossett, Arkansas, Gilmore attended Liberty University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.[1]
Career
Gilmore served as a field representative for Congressman Bruce Westerman and as deputy chief of staff and communications director for Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin.[2] Gilmore was elected to the Arkansas Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3][4]
Gilmore resigned from the Arkansas Senate in June 2026 after being appointed to a position in the office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.[5]
References
- ↑ "Ben Gilmore's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ "Ben Gilmore". Arkansas Senate. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ "Ben Gilmore". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ "Rx from the Hill". www.arrx.org. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ Kienlen, Alex (June 26, 2026). "Arkansas Sen. Ben Gilmore resigning to move to Attorney General's office". KARK. Retrieved July 1, 2026.