Scott Flippo
2023 - Present
2029
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Scott Flippo (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 23. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Flippo (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 23. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Flippo was elected as state Senate majority leader in 2020.[1] He previously served as the Senate Republican whip.[2]
Biography
Scott Flippo was born and lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Flippo graduated from Mountain Home High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas in 2003.[3][4]
Flippo's career experience includes owning SPF Enterprises and Carefree Living. He has been affiliated with the Bull Shoals Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the Southern Legislative Conference.[3][4]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Flippo was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Chair
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
- Senate Rules, Resolutions and Memorials Committee
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
2021-2022
Flippo was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, Vice-chair
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
2019-2020
Flippo was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Budget Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Legislative Joint Auditing Committee
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor 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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| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Joint Budget |
| • Joint Energy, Vice chair |
| • Joint Energy, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Flippo served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • City, County and Local Affairs |
| • Public Health, Welfare and Labor |
| • Rules, Resolutions and Memorials |
| • Joint Energy |
| • Legislative Council |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 23
Incumbent Scott Flippo won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Flippo (R) | 100.0 | 34,699 | |
| Total votes: 34,699 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 23
Incumbent Scott Flippo advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 23 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Scott Flippo | |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 23
Incumbent Scott Flippo defeated Derek Huber in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 23 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Flippo (R) | 79.7 | 23,951 | |
| Derek Huber (D) | 20.3 | 6,088 | ||
| Total votes: 30,039 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Derek Huber advanced from the Democratic primary for Arkansas State Senate District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Scott Flippo advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 23.
2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 17
Incumbent Scott Flippo defeated Kevin Vornheder in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Scott Flippo (R) | 79.9 | 21,156 | |
| Kevin Vornheder (L) | 20.1 | 5,321 | ||
| Total votes: 26,477 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 17
Incumbent Scott Flippo advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 17 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Scott Flippo | |
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2014
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place 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. Scott Flippo, John Burris and David Osmon faced off in the Republican primary. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters - Flippo and Burris - met in a runoff election on June 10, which Flippo won. Flippo was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Scott Flippo |
51.3% | 3,920 |
| John Burris | 48.7% | 3,716 |
| Total Votes | 7,636 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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John Burris |
42.6% | 3,785 |
| Scott Flippo |
41.9% | 3,722 |
| David Osmon | 15.5% | 1,373 |
| Total Votes | 8,880 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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2022
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Arkansas State Senate District 23 |
Officeholder Arkansas State Senate District 23 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ KTLO, "Local senator elected to prominent legislative leadership role," April 13, 2020
- ↑ Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Republicans choose Sen. Bart Hester as Senate president pro tempore nominee," April 10, 2020
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Arkansas Senate, "Scott Flippo," accessed April 5, 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 LinkedIn, "Scott Flippo," accessed April 5, 2023
- ↑ 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, "Official primary runoff election results," accessed August 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ronald Caldwell (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 23 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 17 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Mark Johnson (R) |
