Justin Boyd (politician) explained

Justin Boyd
State Senate:Arkansas
District:27th
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Preceded:redistricted
State House1:Arkansas
District1:77th
Term Start1:January 12, 2015
Term End1:January 9, 2023
Preceded1:Stephanie Malone
Succeeded1:redistricted
Party:Republican[1]
Alma Mater:University of Arkansas–Fort Smith
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Spouse:Lori Boyd[2]
Children:3

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.

In 2015, Boyd was elected to represent the 77th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives, succeeding Stephanie Malone. He served until 2022, when he sought election to the Arkansas Senate.

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.

Notes and References

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