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Dwight Tosh

Dwight Tosh

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State Assembly · House District 38

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Biography

Dwight Crandall Tosh is a Republican representing District 38 in the Arkansas House of Representatives, covering portions of Craighead, Poinsett, and Jackson Counties. A retired Arkansas State Police Captain, he is serving his sixth term and resides in Jonesboro with his wife, Joan; they have two children. Notable achievements include chairing the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, serving on the House Public Transportation Committee and Joint Budget Committee, and sponsoring legislation on criminal detention facilities, workforce training funds, and water/sewer treatment grants. At age 13, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and treated as the 17th patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Not specified in available records.
  • Political Experience: First elected to the Arkansas House in 2015; re-elected for subsequent terms through 2025 . Seniority rank: 16. Previously resided in Newport, Forrest City, and Bentonville, Arkansas. Member of Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas State Police Retired Association, and Arkansas State Police Association. Church affiliation: Community Fellowship.

Committees

4 assignments
Insurance and Commerce member
Judiciary member
Legislative Council member
Rules member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 38
Born
November 12, 1948 (77 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Arkansas 500 Woodlane St., Suite 350, Little Rock, AR 72201