Arkansas's 1st Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Arkansas Senate. It has been represented by Republican Ben Gilmore since 2023. Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Republican Bart Hester.
Federal and statewide office results Year Office Results 2020 President Trump 67.7 – 30.0% 2020 U.S. Senate Cotton 73.2 – 26.8% 2018 Governor Hutchinson 69.1 – 28.7% 2016 President Trump 63.9 – 32.2% 2012 President Romney 62.4 – 37.6% 2008 President McCain 60.6 – 36.3%
2022–present Redistricting Prior to the 2020 redistricting cycle, the first Senate district was located in Northwest Arkansas. After the 2020 Census, Senate districts were renumbered, with incumbent Republican Bart Hester being redistricted to the new 33rd district. Ben Gilmore of the old 26th district was moved to the new 1st district. Since January 9, 2023, the district has contained the entirety of the counties of Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Cleveland, as well as portions of Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln. Election results 2024
2022
2012–2022 Redistricting Prior to the 2010 redistricting cycle, the first Senate district was located in northern Arkansas. After the 2010 Census, Senate districts were renumbered, with incumbent Republican Johnny Key being redistricted to the new 17th district. James Luker of the old 17th district was moved to the 1st district, but was term-limited. From January 2013 to January 9, 2023, the district contained portions of the counties of Benton and Washington. Election results 2020
2016
2012
2002–2012 Redistricting From January 2003 to January 2013, the district contained the entirety of the counties of Baxter and Marion in addition to portions of Boone.https://web.archive.org/web/20131110022349/http://www.arkansasredistricting.org/maps/Pages/statewideSenateMap2001.aspx Election results 2008
2004
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