Stan Berry

Stan J. Berry
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 9, 2023 – March 23, 2026
Preceded byCameron Cooper
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byTrevor Drown
Succeeded byBrian Evans
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office
January 5, 2003 – December 31, 2008
Personal details
Born(1954-05-26)May 26, 1954
DiedMarch 23, 2026(2026-03-23) (aged 71)
PartyRepublican
SpouseMona
Children4
Alma materArkansas Tech University

Stan J. Berry (May 26, 1954 – March 23, 2026) was an American politician who served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives between 2003 and 2026. He was a Republican, and represented Arkansas' 44th House district at the time of his death.

Electoral history

Berry was first elected to the house in 2002, and assumed office January 5, 2003. He was reelected in 2004 and 2006. He left office on December 31, 2008. In 2015, he ran for the 16th Senate district, but lost to Greg Standridge. He was elected to the house to the 68th district unopposed in the 2018 Arkansas House of Representatives election. He was reelected in the 2020 Arkansas House of Representatives election against democratic opponent Lisa Hassell. He was elected unopposed to the 44th district in the 2022 Arkansas House of Representatives election due to redistricting.[1]

Personal life and death

Berry served in the National Guard. He also served on the Dover School Board and the Dover City Council. He was a Presbyterian.[2] He graduated from Arkansas Tech University.[3][4]

Berry died on March 23, 2026, at the age of 71.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Stan Berry". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Representative Stan Berry". www.arkleg.state.ar.us. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Legislator Information". services.statescape.com. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Stan Berry - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Wickline, Michael R. (March 24, 2026). "State Representative Stan Berry of Dover dies at 71". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved March 24, 2026.