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Jeremy Hutchinson
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| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 33rd district |
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| In office 2013 – August 31, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Joyce Elliott |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 22nd district |
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| In office January 10, 2011 – 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Shane Broadway |
| Succeeded by | David Burnett |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 31st district |
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| In office January 13, 2003 – January 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Ormond |
| Succeeded by | Dan Greenberg |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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| In office March 7, 2000 – January 13, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Denny Sumpter |
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| Born | March 4, 1974 Kansas City, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Tim Hutchinson (father) Donna Hutchinson (mother) Asa Hutchinson (uncle) Kim Hendren (uncle) Timothy Chad Hutchinson (twin brother) Jim Hendren (cousin and state Senate colleague) |
| Residences | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas, Little Rock |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Jeremy Young Hutchinson (born March 4, 1974) is a former politician from Arkansas. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the Arkansas State Senate for District 33, which includes parts of Little Rock. Before that, he was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He served in the House from 2000 to 2007 and in the Senate from 2011 until he resigned in 2018.
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Jeremy Hutchinson's Political Career
Jeremy Hutchinson started his political career in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He was first elected in March 2000. He represented District 31 in Pulaski County. At that time, he was the youngest person serving in the Arkansas House.
Roles in the House
Hutchinson was re-elected three times to the House. During his time there, he worked on important committees. These included the House Judiciary Committee and the Insurance and Commerce Committee. He also served as the vice-chair of the Joint Energy Committee. From 2002 to 2004, he was the assistant minority leader.
Moving to the Senate
On August 4, 2009, Hutchinson announced he wanted to run for the Arkansas State Senate. He aimed to represent District 22 in Pulaski County. In May 2010, he won the Republican primary election. He defeated Dan Greenberg with 58 percent of the votes. Later, in November 2010, Hutchinson won the general election. He beat the Democratic candidate, Dawn Creekmore, to become the senator for District 22. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2013.
Recognitions and Resignation
In 2002, Arkansas Business magazine named Jeremy Hutchinson to their "40 under 40" list. This list highlights successful young professionals. He also served on the board of the Arkansas Council on Economic Education. In 2005, readers of the Arkansas Times voted him "Best Conservative."
On August 31, 2018, Jeremy Hutchinson resigned from his position in the Arkansas State Senate.
Family and Personal Life
Jeremy Hutchinson comes from a family with many people involved in politics. He has an identical twin brother named Timothy Chad Hutchinson.
His Political Family
- His father, Tim Hutchinson, was a U.S. Senator.
- His uncle, Asa Hutchinson, served as the Governor of Arkansas.
- His twin brother, Timothy Chad Hutchinson, also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represented District 95 from 2005 to 2011.
- His aunt by marriage, Donna Jean King Hutchinson, was elected to the state House in 2006. She served four terms.
- His uncle, Kim Hendren, was a state senator.
- His cousin, Jim Hendren, who is Kim Hendren's son, also served as a state senator. Jim Hendren was the senate majority leader.
Personal Details
Hutchinson and his former wife were divorced in 2011.
