Tracy Steele (born December 18, 1963) is an American politician. He is a Democratic former member of the Arkansas Senate for eight years and Arkansas House of Representatives for six,[1] having most recently represented the 39th District, with service from 2011 to 2013.

Tracy Steele
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 2013
Preceded byRichard Carroll
Succeeded byMark Lowery
Majority Leader of the
Arkansas State Senate
In office
January 8, 2007 – January 12, 2009
Preceded byPercy Malone
Succeeded byJoyce Elliott
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 34th district
In office
January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byJohn E. Brown
Succeeded byLinda Chesterfield
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2003
Preceded byDee Bennett
Succeeded byBill Stovall
Personal details
Born (1963-12-18) December 18, 1963 (age 60)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceNorth Little Rock, Arkansas
ProfessionExecutive director

Personal life

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Tracy Steele's hometown is in North Little Rock.[2] He is a Baptist.[2] Steele and his wife Cassandra have two children.[2]

Education

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Steele received his education at:

Steele played on the Rice Owls men's basketball team and completed Governor's School at Duke University.

Politics

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He served in the Arkansas Senate in which he was both Majority Leader and Majority Whip. He served in the Arkansas House from 1998 to 2002 for the 59th District.

Political Experience

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Steele has had the following political experience:

  • Representative, Arkansas State House of Representatives, 1998–2002, 2011-2013
  • Senator, Arkansas State Senate, 2002-2010
  • Assistant Pro Tempore, Arkansas State Senate, 2009-2010
  • Majority Leader, Arkansas State Senate, 2006-2010[2]
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References

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  1. ^ https://senate.arkansas.gov/senate-history-education/minorities-in-the-senate/
  2. ^ a b c d e "Representative Tracy Steele's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 8 September 2012.