John Boozman

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John Boozman

United States Representative from Arkansas's 3rd district
In office 2001 - present
Preceded by	Asa Hutchinson
Succeeded by	Incumbent

Born	December 10, 1950 Fort Smith, Arkansas
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Cathy Boozman
Religion	Baptist

John Boozman (born December 10, 1950), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing the 3rd District of Arkansas (map). He is currently the sole Republican congressman from Arkansas. He was born in Arkansas and was an optometrist and rancher before entering the House. He serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans Affairs, International Relations, and Policy committees in the House. He is also a member of the Speaker's Task Force For a Drug Free America.

Before becoming a Congressman, Boozman was an optometrist, earning a degree from the Southern College of Optometry in 1977 after graduating from the University of Arkansas. He is married to the former Cathy Marley, and has three children.

Boozman was elected in special election after his predecessor, Asa Hutchinson resigned to become the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Boozman was unopposed in 2002, won re-election in 2004 defeating Democrat Jan Judy by a margin of 59 percent to 38 percent and again won re-election in 2006, defeating Democrat Woodrow Anderson III.