18 Facts About Conner Eldridge

Conner Eldridge served as the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas from 2010 to 2015.

Conner Eldridge attended Lonoke High School and later earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in 1999.

Conner Eldridge is the son-in-law of Ross Whipple, former owner of Summit Bank.

Between 1999 and 2004, Conner Eldridge worked in various government and legal roles.

Conner Eldridge served as a legislative correspondent for Senator Blanche Lincoln, a legislative assistant for Congressman Marion Berry, and later as a law clerk to US District Judge G Thomas Eisele.

In 2005, Conner Eldridge became president of Summit Bank in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, later joining the board of directors in 2006.

Conner Eldridge served as corporate executive vice president and senior counsel from 2006 to 2008, and as chief executive officer from 2008 until 2010.

Conner Eldridge was appointed special deputy prosecutor for Clark County, Arkansas, in 2009.

Conner Eldridge was confirmed unanimously by the US Senate as United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas in 2010.

In 2014, Conner Eldridge launched the A-Chance program to support children exposed to violence or trauma in the home.

In 2010, Conner Eldridge's office prosecuted Frank Maybee and Sean Popejoy in connection with a racially motivated assault on five Hispanic men in Green Forest, Arkansas.

Conner Eldridge cited the case as an example of the federal government's commitment to prosecuting bias-motivated violence.

In 2015, Conner Eldridge announced his candidacy for the United States Senate, running as the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican John Boozman.

Conner Eldridge cited public frustration with political gridlock in Washington as a central reason for entering the race.

Conner Eldridge criticized the federal deficit and stated that national debt had significantly increased during his opponent's time in office.

Conner Eldridge's proposal included lifetime prison sentences for certain offenses.

Conner Eldridge addressed firearm policy, supporting enforcement of existing laws while advocating for measures to prevent access to guns by individuals with criminal records, mental health concerns, or ties to terrorism.

Conner Eldridge expressed support for the Second Amendment and opposed federal overreach in gun regulation.