John Thurston's Biography
- Treasurer (AR), Republican
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for Treasurer (AR)
Contact Information
Campaign
Post Office Box 250996
Little Rock, AR 72225
Office
State Capitol
500 Woodlane, Suite 220
Little Rock, 72201
Full Name:
John Manuel Thurston
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Joanna; 5 Children
Birth Date:
12/27/1972
Birth Place:
Little Rock, AR
Home City:
East End, AR
Religion:
Christian
Attended, Henderson State University
BA, Biblical Studies, Agape College, 1999
Candidate, Treasurer, State of Arkansas, 2024, 2026
Secretary of State, State of Arkansas, 2019-2025
Candidate, Arkansas Secretary of State, 2022
Commissioner, Department of State Lands, State of Arkansas, 2010-2019
No caucus information on file.
Former Employee, Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, 1996-1997
Former Iron Worker, Riverside, Incorporated, 1994-1995
Member, Ministry Operations, Agape Church, 1998-present
Member, Board of Apportionment, present
Chair, Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, present
Member, Capitol Parking Control Committee, present
Member, Capitol Zoning District Commission, present
Member, Information Network of Arkansas Board, present
Member, National Association of Secretaries of State, present
Chair, State Board of Election Commissioners, present
Former Chair, Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council
Former President, Western States Land Commissioners Association