Jim Petty

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

Jim Petty
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 29th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byredistricted
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

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.[6]

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


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