Mark McElroy (Arkansas politician)


Mark D. McElroy 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.

Background

McElroy graduated from the since defunct Delta High School in Desha County 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 and a member of the Chamber of Commerce

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.
McElroy ran as an independent for reelection to the House in 2018, but was defeated by former District Judge, Don Glover
Republican, Mark D. McElroy is running to regain his seat in the House in 2020. He will face current Representative Don Glover in the general election.