Joy C. Springer is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 34th district. A Democrat, she won a special election to succeed John W. Walker and assumed office in March 2020.[1]

Joy Springer
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 34th district
Assumed office
March 2020
Personal details
BornOuachita County, Arkansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationHenderson State University (BS)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock (BS, MEd)

Early life and education

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Springer was born in Ouachita County, Arkansas. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Henderson State University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and a Master of Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.[2]

Career

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Springer is an office manager and paralegal. She was first elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in a March 4, 2020 special election, succeeding John W. Walker, who died in office. She is a life member of the NAACP.[3]

Personal life

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Springer is a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Joey L Carr - Arkansas House of Representatives".
  2. ^ "Joy Springer wins Democratic primary for District 34 seat in Arkansas House". katv.com.
  3. ^ "Joy Springer wins, lone absentee vote decides special House election". www.thv11.com. 22 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Joy Springer - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org.