Senator Scott Flippo is a Republican representing District 23 in the Arkansas State Senate, which includes Baxter and Marion Counties and parts of Boone, Fulton, and Izard Counties. He owns Carefree Living, an assisted living center in Bull Shoals, Arkansas, and is a member of the Methodist church. Notable achievements include serving as Senate Majority Whip , Senate Republican Leader , and chair of the Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. He sponsored key 2025 legislation repealing health care license certification requirements, reforming state agency procurement, and prohibiting race-based abortions .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Mountain Home High School; holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Senate in 2014, serving District 17 and District 23 . Seniority: 9 terms. Current committees include Public Health, Welfare and Labor; Joint Budget; Arkansas Legislative Council; and Legislative Joint Auditing. Past roles: Senate co-chair of Legislative Council’s Review Subcommittee, vice chair of Joint Energy Committee and ALC subcommittees.