Deborah Ferguson
American politician
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Deborah Ferguson[1] (born in Parkin, Arkansas) is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from January 14, 2013 to January 13, 2025. Originally representing the 51st district, she began representing the 63rd district in 2023.[2]
Preceded byMarshall Wright
Succeeded byLincoln Barnett
Constituency51st district (2013–2023)
63rd district (2023–2025)
63rd district (2023–2025)
Born
Parkin, Arkansas, U.S.
Deborah Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Marshall Wright |
| Succeeded by | Lincoln Barnett |
| Constituency | 51st district (2013–2023) 63rd district (2023–2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Parkin, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
| Profession | Dentist |
| Website | fergusonforarkansas |
Education
Ferguson earned her bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Mississippi and her DDS from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Elections
- 2012 With District 51 Representative Marshall Wright redistricted to District 49, Ferguson was unopposed for the May 22, 2012 Democratic Primary,[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,794 votes (79.2%) against Libertarian candidate Rodger Paxton.[4]
