- Phone
- 870-817-2112
- mcgruder4arkansashouse@gmail.com
- Address
- Marion
Biography
Rep. Jessie McGruder is serving his first term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 35 which includes portions of Crittenden and Cross County.
For the 95th General Assembly he serves on the House Education Committee and the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee.
In addition to his legislative work, Rep. McGruder coaches football, basketball, and track teams at Wonder Jr High School in West Memphis.
He is a lifelong Arkansan and a graduate of Arkansas State University. He is currently earning his Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Rep. McGruder resides in Marion with his devoted wife of over 25 years. Together they have 6 children in addition to his extensive extended family.
Term & Background
- Term Served
- 95th General Assembly
- Seniority
- 87
- Occupation
- Educator, Coach
- Religion
- Baptist
Newsroom
- Improving the Arkansas State Crime Lab June 26, 2026
- 2026 Fiscal Session Week 3 April 24, 2026
- 2026 Fiscal Session Week 2 April 17, 2026
- Week 1 of the 2026 Fiscal Session April 10, 2026
- Fiscal Session to Begin April 8 April 3, 2026
- In Memory of Rep. Berry March 26, 2026
- Arkansas Legislative Council Week March 20, 2026
