Mathew Pitsch
Mathew Pitsch (Republican Party) was a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 8. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. He left office on January 9, 2023.
Pitsch (Republican Party) ran for election for Arkansas Treasurer. He lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.
Pitsch is a former Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 76 from 2015 to 2019. Pitsch served as House majority leader from 2017 to 2019.
Biography
Pitsch earned his B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering management from the University of Missouri – Rolla in 1985 and 1986, respectively. His professional experience includes working as CEO/president of McCourt Manufacturing, dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, economic developer for the Greater Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, and leading Western Arkansas – RITA.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Pitsch was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Efficiency Committee
- Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee, Chair
- Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee, Vice-chair
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, Vice-chair
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
2019-2020
Pitsch was assigned to the following committees:
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee
- Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Public Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pitsch served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Public Transportation |
| • Advanced Communications and Information Technology |
Elections
2022
See also: Arkansas Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas Treasurer
Mark Lowery defeated Pam Whitaker in the general election for Arkansas Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Lowery (R) | 66.3 | 592,634 | |
| Pam Whitaker (D) | 33.7 | 301,600 | ||
| Total votes: 894,234 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Pam Whitaker advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas Treasurer.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas Treasurer
Mark Lowery defeated Mathew Pitsch in the Republican primary for Arkansas Treasurer on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Lowery | 74.8 | 239,360 | |
| Mathew Pitsch | 25.2 | 80,565 | ||
| Total votes: 319,925 | ||||
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2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 8
Mathew Pitsch defeated William Whitfield Hyman in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mathew Pitsch (R) | 76.3 | 18,365 | |
| William Whitfield Hyman (L) | 23.7 | 5,698 | ||
| Total votes: 24,063 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 8
Mathew Pitsch defeated Frank Glidewell in the Republican primary runoff for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on June 19, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mathew Pitsch | 51.0 | 2,070 | |
| Frank Glidewell | 49.0 | 1,991 | ||
| Total votes: 4,061 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 8
Frank Glidewell and Mathew Pitsch advanced to a runoff. They defeated Denny Altes in the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 8 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Frank Glidewell | 39.8 | 4,193 | |
| ✔ | Mathew Pitsch | 34.6 | 3,641 | |
| Denny Altes | 25.6 | 2,693 | ||
| Total votes: 10,527 | ||||
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2016
Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.
The reason for the low competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties. Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.
The Democratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win the state Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.
Ballotpedia spoke to political analyst Richard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.
The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Mathew Pitsch ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 76 general election.[3]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 76 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Mathew Pitsch Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Mathew Pitsch ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 76 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mathew Pitsch Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Mathew Pitsch defeated Bobby Altes in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Mathew Pitsch |
53.3% | 1,715 |
| Bobby Altes | 46.7% | 1,503 |
| Total Votes | 3,218 | |
2012
Pitsch ran in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 76. Pitsch was defeated by District 63 incumbent Denny Altes in the May 22 Republican primary.[8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Denny Altes |
57% | 1,626 |
| Mathew Pitsch | 43% | 1,225 |
| Total Votes | 2,851 | |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mathew Pitsch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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2022
In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ matpitsch.com, "Bio," accessed April 9, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Arkansas State Primary Election, May 22, 2012," accessed July 11, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 8 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Stephanie Flowers (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 76 2015-2019 |
Succeeded by Cindy Crawford (R) |
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