Austin McCollum
American politician
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Austin McCollum (born 1990/1991)[1] is a state legislator in Arkansas. He was first elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2016 and served Majority Leader for the Republican Party. He lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.[2] He represents the 95th District and has sponsored several bills.[3] He declined to seek another term in the state house in 2026, instead choosing to run for Benton County Judge, the county's top executive position. He won the Republican nomination on March 3, 2026, and is currently running in the general election unopposed.[4]
Preceded byMarcus Richmond
Succeeded byMarcus Richmond
ConstituencyDistrict 8 (2023–present)
District 95 (2017–2023)
District 95 (2017–2023)
Born1990 or 1991 (age 34–35)
Austin McCollum | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Marcus Richmond |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Richmond |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Constituency | District 8 (2023–present) District 95 (2017–2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Tulsa (BS) |
He graduated from the University of Tulsa.[5]