Jeff Dailey announces for House District 38

Jeff Dailey (D-Little Rock) has announced his intentions to seek the Arkansas House seat being vacated by Rep. David Johnson (D-Little Rock). Johnson is seeking a Senate seat.

Dailey, a Little Rock native, says he intends to focus on the issues of improving education, stimulating economic development and preserving the environment. “My background has prepared me well to take this important step,” said Dailey, who is running as a Democrat. “I plan to put my experience, energy and ideas to work for the residents of District 38 and to bring sensible solutions to state government.”

Dailey’s career includes a range of experience including: serving on the staff of former Senator David Pryor on Capitol Hill; serving at the White House and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for President Bill Clinton; serving the presidential campaigns of Vice President Al Gore, General Wesley Clark and Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards; helping establish City Year Little Rock; serving Heifer International in Little Rock and Puebla, Mexico; and more than five years experience working on behalf of Alltel and Acxiom.

Dailey plans to campaign vigorously, knocking on doors in every neighborhood in the District. “I’m running because I believe in public service and have a strong desire to give back to the community,” Dailey said. “I’m excited about the race and plan to work hard every day to learn as much as I can from voters in District 38.”

Dailey is the son of Jim and Patti Dailey of Little Rock. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism. Dailey is an avid mountain biker and soccer player and works currently at Acxiom in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Class XV of Leadership Greater Little Rock and volunteers for City Year Little Rock and the Clinton Presidential Center.

The only other announced candidate in the race is Ed Linck (R-Little Rock). Here's the district map: