Ben Gilmore

Taxes / Budget When it comes to taxes, Arkansas lags behind our neighboring states in the overall tax burden placed on taxpayers like you and me. While we have made significant progress in helping to lower income tax rates, we must continue to do more. If we truly want to grow jobs, it starts by spending your tax dollars more wisely and putting more of your hard-earned money back in your pocket. Economy Together, we will create more jobs, focus on improving access to broadband, and provide a business-friendly environment to help existing businesses and industry in Southeast Arkansas thrive and expand. Guns Our Constitution is clear: “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” I will defend our 2nd Amendment rights, and I will protect our rights to hunt and exercise self-defense. Guns I will defend our 2nd Amendment rights, and I will protect our rights to hunt and exercise self-defense. Healthcare First, I understand the importance of keeping healthcare close to home, and I will support our local providers to ensure that remains the case. I will work diligently to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in underserved areas through recruitment and educating students on why they should stay in Arkansas. Abortion / Contraception I am 100% Pro-Life. As your state senator, I will be a fierce advocate for the unborn and defend against any effort to weaken the pro-life measures in our state.