Gary Deffenbaugh

Gary Edwin Deffenbaugh (born April 25, 1949) is an American politician who served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.

Education and career Deffenbaugh has a Bachelor of Science in education from Ouachita Baptist University. He is a retired teacher and coach.

Arkansas House of Representatives Deffenbaugh won the primary election for the 66th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives on May 16, 2010, winning 1,426 votes to 719 against Kevin R. Holmes. Deffenbaugh won the general election for the 66th district on November 2, 2010, winning 5,113 votes to 1,851 against Diana K. Faucher.

88th Arkansas General Assembly (2011–2012) Deffenbaugh began serving as a representative in January 2011. During the 88th Assembly, Deffenbaugh served on the following committees:

Personal life Deffenbaugh resides in Van Buren, Arkansas. He is a Southern Baptist. He is married and has two adult children.