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Chad Puryear

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Chad Puryear
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 25th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byLes Warren
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationBachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science in Education
Alma materArkansas State University
University of Arkansas
ProfessionFarmer, Special Education public teacher

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.

Electoral history

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Puryear 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

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Puryear 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Chad Puryear". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  3. ^ "Chad Puryear | Www.PuryearForArkansas.com". Puryear For Arkansas. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  4. ^ "Chad Puryear - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
Arkansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
2023–present
Succeeded by
incumbent