title: Jim Petty
text: # Jim Petty
  
  Jim Petty is an American politician. He serves in the Arkansas Senate representing the 29th district.
  
  ## Life and career
  
  Petty was a businessperson. He was also a member of the Van Buren City Council.
  
  In May 2022, Petty defeated Warren Robertson in the Republican primary election for the 29th district of the Arkansas Senate. No candidate was nominated to challenge him in the general election. He succeeded Ricky Hill.
  
  