Stetson Painter is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 3, which includes parts of Baxter and Fulton Counties. He was first elected on November 8, 2022, assumed office on January 9, 2023, and is currently serving his second term . A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve since age 17, Painter resides in Mountain Home with his wife and young daughter; he is active in the Baxter County Republican Committee and American Legion. He owns and manages rental properties through Black Moon Properties, LLC, and previously worked as a congressional staffer for U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford. Notable positions include service on the House Education Committee and House City, County, and Local Affairs Committee in the 95th General Assembly; he has sponsored bills on issues like capital rape offenses and prohibiting discrimination against agricultural producers.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Associate’s degree from Arkansas State University Mountain Home; Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Arkansas State University Jonesboro.
• Political Experience: First term in the Arkansas House ; re-elected for 2025 term; seniority ranking 78.