Justin Boyd (politician)

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]

Justin Boyd
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byredistricted
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byStephanie Malone
Succeeded byredistricted
Personal details
Political partyRepublican[1]
SpouseLori Boyd[2]
Children3[2]
Alma materUniversity of Arkansas–Fort Smith
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
Sam M. Walton College of Business

Life and career edit

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 edit

  1. ^ Gladden, Alex (February 7, 2022). "Two Republicans compete for Arkansas Senate District 27". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hanson, Aprille (February 10, 2015). "Two Catholics new to Arkansas House this session". Arkansas Catholic. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Senator Justin Boyd". Arkansas Senate. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Representative Justin Boyd (R)". Arkansas General Assembly. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Patel, Ronak (June 15, 2021). "Justin Boyd running to represent Fort Smith in the Senate". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "2022 Arkansas State Senate - District 27 Republican Primary Results". Arizona Republic. May 24, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Saccente, Thomas (September 4, 2022). "Boyd, Ward facing off for State Senate District 27 seat". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "2022 Arkansas State Senate - District 27 Election Results". USA Today. November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023.