Ken Yang for Arkansas State Auditor

Ken is a native of Benton, Arkansas, and first generation immigrant of Taiwan. His father fled China in 1949 during the Communist Revolution and later with Ken’s mother immigrated to the United States in 1983.

Ken’s parents are owners of a Chinese restaurant in Arkansas and he was taught at an early age the value of hard work. It has allowed Ken to live and pursue the American Dream to this day.

Ken graduated from Benton High School summa cum laude and lettered in high school tennis.

Ken’s immense love and passion for politics and helping people grew with his participation of Arkansas Governor’s School, an invitation to the National Model United Nations for high school students, and an internship at the Saline County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. He would later serve as the Saline County District Court case coordinator at the Prosecutor’s office at the age of 20.

Ken went on to attend Hendrix College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and was presented with an Outstanding Leadership and Service award. He also was an academic honors athlete and lettered in NCAA III tennis.

Following college, Ken was offered the position of Campaign Manager for then State Representative Mark Martin’s campaign for Arkansas Secretary of State at the age of 21. In this capacity, Ken spearheaded volunteer organization, coalition outreach, fundraising, and communications strategy for the campaign. He was also  a key surrogate for Martin.

Ken’s efforts steered the campaign to an historic victory. Mark Martin became the 1st Republican Secretary of State elected in Arkansas since Reconstruction.

During the 2012 election cycle, Ken joined Newt 2012 as a key member of the national field team with which he traveled to six different states. Ken served as the State Field Director for Ohio and Alabama, staffing the Speaker and top surrogates and managing the field team. Once the Republican primary season ended, Ken was hired on as part of the Romney Victory Field Staff in Ohio. His office consistently led the state in direct voter contact with phone calls made and doors knocked. This would later warrant visits to his office from Governor Romney, Congressman Ryan, and Senator Rubio.

Ken currently handles Governmental Affairs at Arkansas Family Council, an organization of 10,000 families and churches throughout Arkansas with a mission of promoting, protecting, and strengthening traditional family values. He is a Senior Advisor to American Pride Strategies.

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