Ben GilmoreBen Gilmore is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas Senate for the 1st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.Early life and educationA native of Crossett, Arkansas, Gilmore attended Liberty University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.CareerGilmore served as a field representative for Congressman Bruce Westerman and as deputy chief of staff and communications director for Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin. Gilmore was elected to the Arkansas Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.