John Maddox is a Republican state representative serving Arkansas House District 86, which includes all of Polk and Montgomery Counties and part of Howard County. He is an attorney at Maddox and Maddox Law Firm in Mena, Arkansas, and is currently in his fifth term during the 95th General Assembly. Notable achievements include serving as Chair of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee and as a member of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. He also sits on the boards of directors for the Polk County Developmental Center, University of Arkansas at Rich Mountain, and Union Bank of Mena. Maddox resides in Mena with his wife, Mandy, and their two children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas; graduated from Mena High School in 1987.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Arkansas House in November 2016, assuming office in January 2017; re-elected multiple times with terms through 2026; seniority ranking of 26. Previously noted as vice chair of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee in earlier sessions.