Arkansas state Rep. Austin McCollum resigns after domestic violence arrest

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 444

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

An Arkansas lawmaker who was arrested on charges of aggravated assault against his wife has resigned from the state House.

House Speaker Brian Evans on Wednesday announced that Republican Rep. Austin McCollum resigned, days after he was arrested at his Bentonville home. McCollum had served in the …

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