David Wallace (Arkansas politician)
American politician
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David Wallace is a United States Army officer and Republican politician currently serving in the Arkansas Senate since 2017.
David Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 19th district (Previously 22nd district) | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | David Burnett |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Wes Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Rye |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Wallace |
| Education | Arkansas State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1970–1991 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal[1] |
Biography
Wallace graduated from Leachville High School and Arkansas State University, where he was part of the ROTC program. After graduation, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, flying attack helicopters during the Vietnam War and eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Wallace founded a business specializing in disaster relief, Wallace Resources. He is married to Karen Wallace, with whom he had two children, and is a member of the Southern Baptist Church.[2]
Electoral history
Wallace won his Senate seat after defeating Democratic incumbent David Burnett 60.4% to 39.0% in the 2016 election, thus flipping the district.[3] Previously, he served one term in the Arkansas House of Representatives, flipping that district upon winning the election there as well.[4] He and fellow state senator James Sturch swapped districts during redistricting before the 2022 elections, putting Wallace in the 19th district for his third term.[5]
