Steve Crowell is a Republican state senator representing District 3 in the Arkansas Senate, which covers Clark, Columbia, Lafayette, and Nevada Counties, along with parts of Hot Spring, Hempstead, and Pike Counties. Elected in November 2022 after winning the Republican primary against Charles Beckham, he was sworn in on January 9, 2023, and faced no general election opponent. He serves as vice-chair of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee and is a member of the Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee, Senate Efficiency Committee, Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, and Joint Interim Committee on Legislative Facilities. Notable achievements include sponsoring Act 460 to amend laws on damaged ballots, Act 305 to eliminate write-in candidates, legislation creating the “Arkansas Rocks! Mining and Mineral Trail,” and bills amending the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. A business owner and co-owner/manager in Magnolia, he previously served on the Magnolia City Council , Magnolia Arts Board, and as chair of the Magnolia Blossom Festival. Married to Laura with four children and one grandchild, they attend First Baptist Church in Magnolia.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Mankato State University.
• Political Experience:
  • Magnolia City Council member.
  • Elected to Arkansas Senate District 3 in 2022 .
  • Current committee roles: Senate vice-chair, Revenue and Taxation; member, Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development; Efficiency; Legislative Joint Auditing; others.