Missy Wardlaw Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Laura “Missy” Wardlaw announced today she would seek election for the Arkansas State Senate District 1 seat in the Republican Primary to be held at a later date.  The legislative district covers Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, and Drew Counties and parts of Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. The current Senator, Ben Gilmore, has resigned to take a job with the Arkansas Attorney General.

“I am really excited about having the opportunity to represent our district at the Arkansas State Capitol in the Senate.  As a lifelong resident of South Arkansas, I understand the needs of our communities.  My 3 main focal points will be access to health care, educational opportunities and economic growth.  I look forward to visiting our communities, sharing my ideas and getting your thoughts on how to keep South Arkansas viable.”

Wardlaw’s career is focused on health care and currently she serves as Veteran Coordinator for Pinnacle In-Home Care, where she helps connect families with non-skilled care throughout the state. She has an Associate of Science degree from SAU Tech and an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy from South Arkansas Community College. She graduated from Camden Fairview High School.

An active member of her community Wardlaw serves on the Board of Directors for the Warren YMCA, the Bradley County Museum Board, and was recently voted onto the Bradley Medical and Health Foundation Board.

Wardlaw, and her husband, Jeff, live in Johnsville and are the parents of 6 children.  She is a dedicated member of the First Methodist Church in Warren.