Austin McCollum is a Republican state representative serving District 8 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, covering part of Benton County. Born around 1990/1991, he resides in Bentonville, Arkansas, and works in finance, business analytics, and retail. A Christian, he is currently in his fourth term with seniority ranking 24. Notable achievements include serving as House Majority Leader in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025. He serves on the House Public Transportation Committee, House Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committee, and House Committee on Boys State. In 2026, he declined to seek re-election to the House and won the Republican nomination for Benton County Judge, running unopposed in the general election.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of the University of Tulsa.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Arkansas House in 2016; served terms in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 . Previously held role of House Majority Leader multiple times.