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Jessie McGruder

Jessie McGruder

Democratic · Arkansas · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Arkansas Senate District 9, Arkansas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Promote economic prosperity and business growth
  • Increase school funding and workforce development
  • Support veterans and military families
Biography

McGruder is a public school teacher and football coach who previously served as a police officer and worked in therapeutic foster care, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, McGruder has lived in Crittenden County for nine years and represents District 35 in the Arkansas House.

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