Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Democrat to seek House District 93 seat Dotson holds
BENTONVILLE — Daisy Bonilla will run as a Democrat for the Arkansas House District 93 seat held by Rep. Jim Dotson, R-Bentonville.
Bonilla, 33, is a social worker for Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. She has lived in the city for five years.
“I believe constituents in District 93 deserve a passionate advocate that looks out for the best interest of our growing and diverse district,” Bonilla said in her announcement Monday. “I want our community to be an example of what great collaboration looks like across generations, cultures and party lines.
“The people in this district don’t want to argue politics, we’re ready to push up our sleeves and get to work,” she said in the announcement. “I want to ensure that together Benton County will continue to build a successful and united district that will continue to lead NWA into the future, for those who are already here and for those who we’ve yet to meet.”
Her priorities as state representative would include investing in child advocacy, helping people have access to effective health care and expanding mental health treatment.
District 93 mostly covers Bentonville, but also includes eastern parts of Centerton. It extends south to Cave Springs and east to the city limits with Little Flock.
Candidate filing for partisan offices begins at noon Nov. 4 and ends at noon Nov. 12. Party primaries are March 3. The general election is Nov. 3, 2020.
State House members serve two-year terms and have an annual salary of $39,400.