Arkansas State Representative

Jessie McGruder

Democrat  •  35th District 95th General Assembly
Party
Democrat
Past Service
Seniority
89
Religion
Baptist
Occupation
Educator, Coach
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Jessie McGruder
About Rep. McGruder

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.


Elected Terms

2025 (Jan 12th, 2025 — Dec 31st, 2026)

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Week 1 of the 2025 Regular Session

With committees ready to hear bills and legislative priorities taking shape, the 2025 Regular Sessio...

Daily Summary for January 16th

The Arkansas House has officially wrapped up the first week of the 2025 Regular Session. On Thursday...

Daily Summary for January 15th

On the third day of the 2025 Regular Session, several House committees held organizational meetings....

Daily Summary for January 14th

On the second day of the 2025 Regular Session, the Governor addressed the 95th General Assembly, out...

Daily Summary for January 13th
Daily Summary for January 13th

The 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly officially began this morning. On this ina...


Contact Representative McGruder

Jessie McGruder
mcgruder4arkansashouse@gmail.com


P.O. Box 1606
Marion, AR 72364
870-817-2112