Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)

Mark D. McElroy (born January 16, 1956)[1]is a farmer and former justice of the peace and county judge from Desha County, Arkansas, who is a former Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for District 11, which includes Desha, Chicot, and Ashley counties in the southeastern portion of his state. He held his legislative seat January 2013 to January 2019.[2]

Mark D. McElroy
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office January 2013 – January 2019
Preceded by	Robert Moore, Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1956-01-16) January 16, 1956 Dermott, Arkansas
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Information missing
Children	Two children
Residence	Tillar, Desha County Arkansas, USA
Alma mater	Delta High School University of Southern Mississippi
Occupation	Farmer, former county judge and former justice of the peace

Background

McElroy graduated from the since defunct Delta High School in Desha County[2] and attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He the former president of Desha County Fair Association and is a former Desha County "Family Man of the Year." He has two children. He is a member of the Church of Christ denomination. In addition to his work as a farmer, he is an auctioneer[2] and a member of the Chamber of Commerce[3]

Political life

McElroy was first elected to the House in 2012. McElroy faced no opposition in either the primary or the general election in both 2012 and 2014.[4][5]

McElroy ran as an independent for reelection to the House in 2018, but was defeated by former District Judge, Don Glover (Democrat)[6]

Republican, Mark D. McElroy is running to regain his seat in the House in 2020. He will face current Representative Don Glover (Democrat) in the general election.[7]

References

1. 91st Arkansas General Assembly Legislative Directory
2. "Mark D. McElroy". arkansashouse.org. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
3. "Mark D. McElroy's Voting Records". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
4. "District 11 (2012)". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
5. "District 11 (2014)". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
6. "District 11 (2018)". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
7. "District 11 (2018)". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved December 9, 2019.

Preceded by Robert Moore, Jr.	Arkansas State Representative for District 11 (Desha, Chicot, and Ashley counties) Mark D. McElroy 2013-2019	Succeeded by Don Glover