Aaron Pilkington (45)

Aaron Pilkington is a Republican representative for Arkansas House District 45, which includes portions of Johnson and Pope counties. A fifth-generation Arkansan from Knoxville, he is currently serving his fifth term , making him a senior member with 32 years of legislative seniority as of the 95th General Assembly. He works as a health clinic administrator, currently as Regional Vice President of Operations for ARcare , and is a third-generation healthcare administrator. Notable achievements include an ACU conservative score of 89% in his first session, a "30 under 30" award from Red Alert Politics, Arkansas Business “20 In Their 20s” in 2019, and key sponsorship of legislation on economic deregulation, Medicaid patient choice, pro-life measures, financial literacy education, and constitutional carry. He serves on the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee, House City, County, and Local Affairs Committee, and Joint Budget Committee; previously on Joint Energy, Revenue & Taxation, and Insurance & Commerce committees. He co-chairs the Arkansas Future Caucus.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania ; Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences .
• Political Experience: First elected in 2016 by unseating the incumbent; reelected with 58% in 2018. Strong conservative record focused on economic growth, Second Amendment rights, pro-life policies, and affordable healthcare. Catholic faith noted in profiles. Resides in Clarksville with wife Emmaline.