Natural State News

WASHINGTON – Residents of Springdale might recognize a familiar face when visiting the Washington D.C. office of U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). Springdale local Connor Henson has left Northwest Arkansas for the first time to join the senator’s team as a staff assistant.  

“I have always dreamed of working for Arkansans in Washington, D.C. Thanks to the University of Arkansas’s internship opportunities, I had the chance to work for Senator Boozman in his Lowell office. It became clear that our senator’s primary focus is to help Arkansas, and I am grateful to aid Senator Boozman and his team to help make a difference for our great state,” Henson said.

“Connor has demonstrated his dedication to helping our state as an intern and I’m pleased he is now continuing to pursue public service in Washington as a full member of my team. His enthusiasm and commitment to providing the best services and outreach to Arkansans will help ensure our office maintains the standards they have come to expect and trust,” Boozman said.   

As a staff assistant, Henson will work with the staff to provide the high-level constituent service Boozman’s office is known for. His responsibilities will include answering and addressing Arkansans’ concerns regarding legislation and debates on the floor while also organizing tours of the Capitol and other Washington landmarks in addition to handling requests for flags flown over the seat of Congress.

Prior to joining Boozman’s staff Henson served Arkansans as an intern in Northwest Arkansas for Boozman and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR-03).

Henson is a 2020 graduate of the Don Tyson School of Innovation and a 2023 graduate of the University of Arkansas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in legal studies. He is the son of Anthony and Emily Henson.

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