Gary Don Stubblefield was a Republican Arkansas State Senator representing Senate District 26, which includes parts of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian Counties. A dairy farmer from Branch, he was known for conservative positions on protecting the unborn and elderly, Second Amendment rights, farmers, lower taxes, and reducing government size. He served as Chair of the Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee , and was involved in committees like Joint Budget, Legislative Council, and Joint Energy. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation on municipal transparency, city jurisdiction limits, farm-to-school programs , abortion restrictions , sanctuary city bans , and agricultural education . He was a strong advocate for constituents, law enforcement protections, and property rights.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended the University of Arkansas, where he walked on and played football for the Razorbacks under coach Frank Broyles.
• Political Experience:
  • Justice of the Peace, school board member, and Farm Service Commissioner prior to legislature.
  • Elected to Arkansas House of Representatives in 2010; served one term .
  • Elected to Arkansas Senate in November 2012; sworn in January 2013; re-elected, with term expiring 2029 .