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Linda Ann Pondexter Chesterfield
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| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 12th district (Previously 30th District) |
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| Assumed office January 14, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Gilbert Baker |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 34th district |
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| In office January 2011 – January 14, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Tracy Steele |
| Succeeded by | Jane English |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 36th district |
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| In office January 2003 – January 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Tommy Roebuck |
| Succeeded by | Darrin Williams |
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| Born | September 13, 1947 Hope, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | Hendrix College |
Linda Ann Pondexter Chesterfield was born on September 13, 1947, in Hope, Arkansas. She is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. She has served in the Arkansas Senate for District 12 since January 14, 2013. Before this, she also served in the Arkansas Senate for District 34 and in the Arkansas House of Representatives for District 36. She has dedicated many years to public service in Arkansas.
Chesterfield is planning to step down from her position at the 2024 Arkansas Senate election.
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Early Life and Education
Linda Ann Pondexter Chesterfield grew up in Arkansas. She attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She graduated from the college in 1965. She made history as the first African-American person to graduate from Hendrix College.
Her Work in Government
Linda Ann Pondexter Chesterfield has had a long career in the Arkansas General Assembly. This is the name for Arkansas's state legislature, which makes laws for the state. She served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Serving in the House
Chesterfield first became a state representative in January 2003. She represented District 36 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. She served in this role until January 2009. During her time in the House, she often ran for re-election without anyone running against her. This showed that many people supported her work.
Moving to the Senate
After serving in the House, Chesterfield moved to the Arkansas Senate. She first represented District 34, starting in January 2011. In 2012, the districts were changed. She then began representing District 12 in the Senate from January 14, 2013. She has held this position ever since. Like her time in the House, she often ran unopposed in Senate elections.
Important Roles and Achievements
Linda Ann Pondexter Chesterfield has held important leadership roles. In 2015, she was the president of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus. This group works to support and represent the interests of African-American citizens in Arkansas. Her long service shows her commitment to the people of Arkansas.
