🇺🇸Senate›Arkansas·Since 2001

John Boozman

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John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and former optometrist serving as the senior United States senator from Arkansas, a seat he has held since 2011. From 2001 to 2011, he served as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Boozman has been the dean of Arkansas's congressional delegation since 2013.

100 votes

51 Yes

49 No

13 days until Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.

Background

Born

1950-12-10, Shreveport

Education

University of Arkansas, Northside High School, Southern College of Optometry

Prior Occupations

politician, rancher, optometrist, business executive

Positions Held

United States representative, member, United States senator, board member, senator

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Details

Country

United States

Chamber

Senate

Party

Republican

State

Arkansas

Status

Current member

In office since

2001

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What this person's job actually involves

Committees

Committee on Environment and Public Works Committee on Veterans' Affairs Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Chair)Committee on Appropriations Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Committee on Rules and Administration

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