About

Dr. John Kyle Day

Press Release

Candidacy Announcement

John Kyle Day, Ph.D. announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 94th District of the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Dr. Day will stand for election in the Republican Primary to be held March 3, 2026.

Background and Education

Kyle Day was born in Fayetteville on September 25, 1973 and matriculated in the public schools. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science in 1997 and a Master of Arts in History in 1999 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. In 2006, he earned a Ph.D. in American History from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Professional and Community Involvement

He is currently Professor of History at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Bishop’s Senior Warden of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Mission, and Master of Eureka Lodge No. 40, F.&A.M. of Arkansas. Day is also an elected Drew County Constable, representing Marion Township, and also Vice-chairman of the Drew County Republicans.

Family Life

He lives in Monticello with his wife, Rena Day, who is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments. The Days are blessed with two children in Arkansas public schools. In 2013, Kyle Day was named Drew Central School District’s “Parent Volunteer of the Year,” for his work as President of the Drew Central Parent Teacher Organization.

Statement from Dr. Day

“I seek election to work toward improving the lives of our fellow citizens of the 94th District. With our district’s shared, deeply held conservative values, I will work in the legislature to ensure the maximum amount of freedom for our citizens while preserving our great Arkansas heritage. My foremost priorities will be to protect the unborn, as well as our children from the radical Woke Left, defending the Second Amendment, economic development, and continuing the great work of educational reform currently undertaken by our great governor, the Hon. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.”