Brian Cooper, a respected Booneville business leader and lifelong Logan County resident, officially announced his Republican candidacy for Arkansas State Representative in District 46.
With a platform centered on Community First, Future Strong, Cooper aims to be a strong, commonsense voice for the people of the district, including Booneville, Charleston, Magazine, Paris, and Scranton, in the state legislature.
The Republican primary election is set for March 2, 2026.
As General Manager for six small businesses across District 46 and Safety Manager for an industrial refrigeration company, Brian Cooper brings firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities facing local entrepreneurs, workers, and families. “I’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of this district,” Cooper said. “I’m not a career politician, I’m a problem-solver, and a father who wants to make sure our district’s future stays strong.”
Cooper’s top campaign priorities reflect the real concerns of District 46 residents: • Jobs & Local Growth: Cutting red tape and taxes to unleash the potential of local farmers, entrepreneurs, • Education That Works: Fighting for equitable school funding, classroom resources, and hands-on career training for students. • Restoring Trust: Listening to every voice, from Charleston’s concerns about the proposed prison to fixing District 46’s crumbling roads and highways.
Raised in Booneville, guided by faith and family, Cooper offers a hands-on perspective to address District 46’s needs, including improving healthcare access. “We don’t need more promises,” Cooper said. “We need action rooted in faith, family, and common sense.”
Cooper’s campaign will officially kick off at a public event in August TBA. Residents are invited to meet Brian, hear his vision, and learn how to get involved.
