Jim Petty Explained

Jim Petty
State Senate:Arkansas
District:29th
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Preceded:redistricted
Party:Republican

Jim Petty is an American politician. He serves in the Arkansas Senate representing the 29th district.[1]

Life and career

Petty was a businessperson.[2] He was also a member of the Van Buren City Council.[3] [4]

In May 2022, Petty defeated Warren Robertson in the Republican primary election for the 29th district of the Arkansas Senate.[5] No candidate was nominated to challenge him in the general election. He succeeded Ricky Hill.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator-Elect Jim Petty (R). Arkansas General Assembly. January 8, 2023.
  2. Web site: Jim Petty, Van Buren councilman, to run for Arkansas Senate. Southwest Times Record. Ty. Thompson. November 5, 2021. January 8, 2023.
  3. Web site: Senate candidates give views. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Monica. Brich. April 10, 2022. January 8, 2023.
  4. Web site: Van Buren city council member Jim Petty announces run for state Senate. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Doug. Thompson. November 5, 2021. January 8, 2023.
  5. Web site: 2022 Arkansas State Senate – District 29 Republican Primary Results. USA Today. May 24, 2022. January 8, 2023.