Rep. Austin McCollum resigns from Arkansas House after domestic violence arrest

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • katv.com15:30first to reportremoved by the outlet
     Rep. Austin McCollum resigns from Arkansas House after domestic violence arrest

     State Rep. Austin McCollum has officially resigned his seat in the House of Representatives, effective Wednesday.

   • 4029tv.com16:15
     Arkansas state representative accused of assault resigns from office
2. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • stuttgartdailyleader.com14:15
     McCollum resigns House seat after arrest

     BENTON COUNTY, Ark. — State Rep. Austin McCollum resigned his House seat Wednesday following his arrest over the weekend. McCollum was arrested Saturday in Benton County and charged with third-degree domestic battery, aggravated assault and false imprisonment. McCollum served five terms as a state representative. He was term-limited and was not seeking re-election, instead pursuing […]

3. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • dailymail.com00:01
     GOP lawmaker's wife details horrific domestic abuse allegations

     GRAPHIC CONTENT: Austin McCollum, 35, a state rep running as a Republican candidate for Benton County judge, was arrested Saturday and resigned from office Wednesday.

   • arkansasonline.com16:45
     Austin McCollum’s wife files for divorce, citing ‘intolerable’ life with ex-representative accused of attacking her

     BENTONVILLE -- Former state Rep. Austin McCollum's wife filed for divorce on Friday, the day after she obtained an order of protection against him and just under a week after he was arrested and accused of assaulting her at their home.