Chad Puryear is an American politician who has served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since January 9, 2023. He represents Arkansas' 25th House district.
Chad Puryear | |
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| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Les Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Education |
| Alma mater | Arkansas State University University of Arkansas |
| Profession | Farmer, Special Education public teacher |
Electoral history
editPuryear won the Republican nomination after a surviving a recount, having led the primary by just 6 votes.[1] He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Arkansas House of Representatives election against Democratic opponent Caitlin Oxford. He assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Biography
editPuryear earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas and my Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University Puryear is a member of the National Rifle Association of America.[2][3] His family are 6th generation farmers in Arkansas.[4]
References
edit- ^ Doug Thompson (June 2, 2022). "Puryear keeps lead after recount in Arkansas House District 25 race, but Harris considering legal options". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. NWA Media. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Chad Puryear". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Chad Puryear | Www.PuryearForArkansas.com". Puryear For Arkansas. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Chad Puryear - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 2023-10-17.