Jason Nazarenko is a Republican representing Arkansas House District 4, which includes parts of Baxter and Marion counties. A retired military veteran and small business owner from Cotter, Arkansas, he was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term in the 95th General Assembly . He is a Baptist, resides in Cotter with his wife, and they have two adult children. Notable achievements include earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, and two Air Medals; he is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans . He serves as President of the Cotter-Gassville Chamber of Commerce and as a Cotter Planning & Zoning Commissioner, and holds committee assignments on House Education and House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree, plus two Master’s degrees in business and leadership.
• Political Experience: Elected to Arkansas House District 4 in 2024, defeating incumbent challenger Tink Albright in a Super Tuesday primary landslide; first term as state representative , with seniority ranking 99. Previously active in local community leadership roles.