James Sturch Explained

James Sturch
Birth Name:James Marvin Sturch
Birth Date:8 December 1990
Birth Place:Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
State House1:Arkansas
Term Start1:January 12, 2015
Term End1:January 14, 2019
District1:63rd
Preceded1:James McLean
Succeeded1:Stu Smith
State Senate2:Arkansas
District2:19th
Term Start2:January 14, 2019
Term End2:January 10, 2023
Preceded2:Linda Collins
Succeeded2:John Payton
Party:Republican
Spouse:Macy Sturch[1]
Education:University of Arkansas at Little Rock (BA, MPA)

James Marvin Sturch (born December 8, 1990) is an American politician.[2] [3] [4] He served as a Republican member for the 63rd district of the Arkansas House of Representatives[5] and also the 19th district of the Arkansas Senate.

Sturch was born in Batesville, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Public Administration. In 2015, he was elected to represent the 63rd district in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Sturch succeeded James McLean. He served until 2019, when he was elected to the Arkansas Senate, succeeding Linda Collins. He ran for re-election in 2022, but he lost in a runoff for the Republican primary election.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Sturch's Biography. Vote Smart. September 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Senate District 22 GOP race heats up. Michael. Wickline. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 12, 2022. September 24, 2022.
  3. Web site: A new governor will work with a 37% new Senate. Steve. Brawner. Southwest Times Record. June 26, 2022. September 24, 2022.
  4. Web site: Senate delays confirmation of gubernatorial appointees until next year; senator also urges colleagues to build bridges, not burn them. Arkansas Times. Max. Brantley. August 11, 2022. September 24, 2022.
  5. Web site: James Sturch. Ballotpedia. September 24, 2022.