Jessie McGruder is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 35, which includes portions of Crittenden and Cross Counties. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term in the 95th General Assembly, with a seniority ranking of 89. A lifelong Arkansan from the Delta region, McGruder resides in Marion with his wife of over 25 years and their six children. His occupation is educator and coach; he currently coaches football, basketball, and track at Wonder Jr. High School in West Memphis, and he is a former police officer. He is Baptist and not a veteran.

Notable achievements and positions: Serves on the House Education Committee and the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Arkansas State University; currently pursuing a Master's in Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
• Political Experience: First term as Arkansas State Representative . No prior public service listed.