Arkansas State Representative

David Whitaker

Democrat  •  22nd District 95th General Assembly
Party
Democrat
Past Service
House 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Minority Leader 2017
Seniority
10
Religion
Independent Christian
Occupation
Attorney
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David Whitaker
About Rep. Whitaker

Rep. David Whitaker is serving his 7th term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 22 which includes a portion of Washington County.

For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Whitaker serves on the House Public Transportation Committee and the House Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committee. Rep. Whitaker also serves on the Arkansas Legislative Council. 

Rep. Whitaker graduated cum laude from University of Mary Washington. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University Of Arkansas School Of Law in Fayetteville.  He served as Staff Sergeant for the United States Air Force.

Rep. Whitaker was recognized in 2006 with the Outstanding Government Attorney Award. He was also named Distinguished Legislator by the Arkansas Municipal League in 2013 and 2015. He was named Legislative Champion by Citizens First Congress in 2015.

Rep. Whitaker has two daughters. He resides in Fayetteville with his wife, Lisa.


Elected Terms

2025 (Jan 12th, 2025 — Dec 31st, 2026) 2023 (Jan 1st, 2023 — Jan 12th, 2025) 2021 (Jan 11th, 2021 — Jan 1st, 2023) 2019 (Jan 1st, 2019 — Jan 10th, 2021) 2017 (Jan 1st, 2017 — Dec 31st, 2018) 2015 (Jan 1st, 2015 — Dec 31st, 2016) 2013 (Jan 1st, 2013 — Dec 31st, 2014)

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Blue and Green Envelope Programs

Beginning January 2, Arkansas drivers will have access to two new programs designed to make traffic...

Laws Taking Effect January 1st

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Arkansas Legislative Council

The Arkansas Legislative Council spent much of the week examining state finances, agency oversight,...

Christmas at the Capitol

This week at the State Capitol, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives came together for a...

Legislative Committee Update

The House and Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committees met jointly this wee...

Supporting Small Businesses

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Arkansas Legislative Council Week

The Arkansas Legislative Council convened this week to review key updates affecting state revenues,...


Contact Representative Whitaker

David Whitaker
david.whitaker@arkansashouse.org



, AR
479-236-8313