Grant Tennille (born 1968 or 1969)[1] is an American politician serving as the chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party.[2] He was elected on October 2, 2021, and the previously elected chair was Michael John Gray, who had resigned to become the executive director of a political group.[3]
Grant Tennille | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office October 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Nicole Hart (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rebecca |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Kenyon College (BA) |
Career
editBefore becoming the Democratic chair, Tennille served as an unpaid advisor to Mayor of Little Rock Frank Scott Jr.. He was also head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under Governor Beebe. Before his advisory work, he worked as a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.[4][5] In January 2023, Tennille announced he would not run for a second term, citing financial difficulties,[6] but changed his mind and was reelected.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Tennille is named chairman of Democratic Party of Arkansas | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Welcome Our New Chair Grant Tennille!". Arkansas Democrats. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Arkansas Democrats elect new party chair Grant Tennille". KATV. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Brantley, Max (2021-10-02). "Grant Tennille named chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party". Arkansas Times. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Grant Tennille elected Arkansas Democratic Party chair". KUAR. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Democratic chair Tennille changes course, will run for state party chair again | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2023-01-14. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Tennille back at state Democrat helm | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". www.arkansasonline.com. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Democratic Party of Arkansas delays choosing a new chair during emotional meeting". KUAR. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-03-24.