Richard McGrew is a member of the Republican Party and currently serves in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 85. He assumed office on January 9, 2023, and his current term is set to end on January 13, 2025. He is also running for re-election to continue representing District 85.
Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Richard McGrew’s career experience includes owning McGrew Companies. He has been affiliated with Rotary Club International and has served on the board of Champion Christian College, on the board of the Salvation Army, and as a justice of the peace of Garland County, Arkansas.
During his tenure, McGrew has been assigned to several committees. For the years 2023-2024, he was assigned to the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee, House Revenue and Taxation Committee, and Public Retirement and Social Security Programs Committee. In the previous term (2021-2022), he was assigned to the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee and House Revenue and Taxation Committee.
In terms of compensation, legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol receive $59/day, while those residing more than 50 miles from the capitol receive $155/day, in addition to a base salary of $44,356/year.
In the upcoming general election for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 85, scheduled for November 5, 2024, incumbent Richard McGrew will be running against Cortney McKee.
