Justin Boyd | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Stephanie Malone |
| Succeeded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | Lori Boyd[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas–Fort Smith University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy Sam M. Walton College of Business |
Justin Boyd is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 27th district of the Arkansas Senate.[3] He also served as a member for the 77th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[4][5]
Life and career
Boyd attended the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and Sam M. Walton College of Business.[3]
In 2015, Boyd was elected to represent the 77th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives,[3] succeeding Stephanie Malone. He served until 2022, when he sought election to the Arkansas Senate.[3]
In May 2022, Boyd defeated Kelly Procter Pierce in the Republican primary election for the 27th district of the Arkansas Senate.[6][7] In November 2022, he defeated Becky Ward in the general election, winning 63 percent of the votes.[8] He assumed office in the 94th Arkansas General Assembly on January 9, 2023.
References
- ^ Gladden, Alex (February 7, 2022). "Two Republicans compete for Arkansas Senate District 27". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Hanson, Aprille (February 10, 2015). "Two Catholics new to Arkansas House this session". Arkansas Catholic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Senator Justin Boyd". Arkansas Senate. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Justin Boyd (R)". Arkansas General Assembly. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Patel, Ronak (June 15, 2021). "Justin Boyd running to represent Fort Smith in the Senate". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Arkansas State Senate - District 27 Republican Primary Results". Arizona Republic. May 24, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Saccente, Thomas (September 4, 2022). "Boyd, Ward facing off for State Senate District 27 seat". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Arkansas State Senate - District 27 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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