Jake Bequette
Republican United States Senate candidate Jake Bequette of Little Rock will speak at the Baxter County Republican County Committee Meeting Tuesday evening at 6 at Buncles Brick Oven & Brews in Mountain Home. The event is open to the public.
Bequette announced his challenge to incumbent John Boozman in next year’s Republican primary earlier this month. A former Arkansas Razorback All-SEC defensive end and Academic All-American, Bequette played in the NFL for the New England Patriots before serving in the United States Army as a Ranger.
The 32-year-old joined KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot News Tuesday and discussed his life’s journey.
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Bequette describes his motivation to enter the political realm.
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The disconnect between the constituents and their elected officials in Washington must be addressed and corrected, Bequette says.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bequette established a non-profit dedicated to helping small businesses in Arkansas as they struggled to stay in afloat. The Arkansas Fund has raised over $100,000 since its inception and distributed grants to 35 small businesses in the state.
Bequette shares his thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine, a topic of debate across the state.
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With his campaign still in its opening stages, Bequette says Mountain Home is a great place to help get things rolling.
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Bequette encourages to the public to visit www.jakebequette.com to learn more about his campaign.
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