Shane Broadway
| Shane Broadway | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 22nd district | |
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In office 2003–2009 | |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
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In office 1996–2002 | |
| Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
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In office 2001–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Herschel W. Cleveland |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 30, 1972 Benton, Arkansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Debbie |
| Residence | Bryant, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | Arkansas State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Website | ShaneBroadway.com |
Shane Broadway (born August 30, 1972) is a former Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives and former director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. He is currently the Vice-President for Governmental Relations at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Broadway attended Arkansas State University, graduating in 1994. He has a wife, Debbie.[1]
Career
Broadway was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1996, serving until 2002. He became Speaker of the Arkansas House during his tenure. Broadway was elected to the Arkansas Senate in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006.[2] In 2010, Broadway ran for Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, but lost by two points to Mark Darr.[3] In 2011, Broadway was appointed to be the interim director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.[4]
References
- ↑ "Shane Broadway's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ↑ "Shane Broadway". Arkansas State Legislature. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ↑ "For incoming No. 2, politics new territory GOP's Darr eager to start state work". Arkansas Online. November 14, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ↑ Brawner, Steve (7 March 2013). "Broadway Could Be Permanent Higher Ed Director If Bill Passes". Talk Business Arkansas. Retrieved 19 September 2013.