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Matthew Shepherd

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State House D-97 · Arkansas · Serving since 2023
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Matthew Shepherd is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, currently representing District 97 since January 9, 2023. Born February 21, 1976, in El Dorado, Arkansas, he earned degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the University of Arkansas School of Law and works as a lawyer. He previously represented District 6, winning election in 2010, 2012, and 2014.…

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
3
Elections won
3
Bills sponsored
64
Cosponsored
86
Committees
6

Committee Assignments

6 committees · 1 leadership role
co-chair·Energy
member·Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development
member·Budget
member·Code Revision Commission
member·Judiciary
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District
Population
29,025
Median HH Income
$57K
Unemployment
5.5%
Bachelor's+
20.3%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
39.3
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
18.7%
HS or Higher
88.6%
Median Home Value
$132K
Median Rent
$865/mo
Owner-Occupied
70.0%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.