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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 served in the Arkansas Senate for District 12. She held this position starting on January 14, 2013. Before that, she represented District 30.
Linda Chesterfield served in the Arkansas General Assembly for many years. From January 2011 to January 2013, she was in the Senate for District 34. She also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives for District 36 from January 2003 to January 2009. She retired from her role in the Arkansas Senate in 2024.
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Education and Early Life
Linda Chesterfield attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She graduated from the college in 1965. She made history as the first African-American student to graduate from Hendrix College. This was a very important achievement.
Serving the Community
Linda Chesterfield has a long history of public service. She worked hard to represent the people of Arkansas. Her career shows her dedication to her community. She was also the president of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus in 2015. This group works to support African-American lawmakers.
How Elections Work
Politicians like Linda Chesterfield are chosen by voters in elections. They run for different positions to represent their areas. When a politician runs "unopposed," it means no one else from their party is running against them. This often happens when they are very popular.
Her Election History
Linda Chesterfield ran in several elections. In 2012, she ran for the Senate in District 30. She was the only candidate from her party. This meant she won without anyone running against her in the main election.
She first ran for the House of Representatives in 2002. She won the primary election against two other candidates. Then, she won the general election without opposition. She continued to win her elections in 2004 and 2006. In these years, she was also unopposed. In 2010, she ran for the Senate in District 34. She won the primary election with many votes. She then won the general election without opposition.
External Links
- Official page: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2013R/Pages/MemberProfile.aspx?member=L.%20Chesterfield at the Arkansas General Assembly
- Linda Chesterfield at Ballotpedia
- Linda Pondexter Chesterfield at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
