Ben Gilmore is a Republican politician serving in the Arkansas State Senate. His full name is Lewis Ben Gilmore, and he was elected to the Senate in November 2020, assuming office on January 11, 2021. He represents District 1, which encompasses Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Cleveland Counties, along with parts of Drew, Grant, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties in Southeast Arkansas.

Gilmore works as a Marketing and Communications Consultant. His colleagues in the Senate elected him to serve as co-chair of the Arkansas Legislative Council.

Political Experience

Gilmore has focused on several key policy areas during his tenure:

• Pro-life legislation: He has championed bills to enhance Arkansas's pro-life laws, contributing to the state's standing as one of the nation's most pro-life states.

• Business policy: He has advocated for removing regulatory burdens on Arkansas businesses and was the lead sponsor of a 2023 bill repealing the "Throwback Tax," which resulted in $75 million in tax savings for Arkansas businesses.

• Public assistance reform: He passed legislation to reform public assistance programs with the goal of helping Arkansans return to work.

• Agriculture and forestry: As the former chair and current vice-chair of the Arkansas Forestry Caucus, Gilmore has led policy efforts to strengthen Arkansas's forestry and agriculture sectors.

Education

No information regarding Gilmore's educational background is available in the provided sources.