Stephen Meeks is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 42, which covers portions of Van Buren, Faulkner, and Cleburne Counties. Born on October 30, 1970, he is a Baptist, computer technician by occupation, and a veteran serving his 8th term since his initial election in 2010. Notable achievements include strong electoral successes, such as winning 73% in 2012, running unopposed in 2014 and 2016, 79% in 2018, and 75% in 2020; he currently chairs the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology, serves on the House Education Committee, House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, Arkansas Legislative Council, and House Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on Meeks' formal education are not publicly detailed in available records. His political experience began with election to the Arkansas House in 2010 , followed by reelections in the 67th District and now 42nd District for terms in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025. He has sponsored bills on topics like House rules, occupational licensure repeal, property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and digital media standards in education.