Arthur L. Haywood III[1] (born c. 1958[2]) is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from the 4th district since 2015.

[2] In 2009, Haywood, inspired by the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, ran for a seat on the Board of Commissioners of Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania.

[2] In 2014, Haywood defeated incumbent Pennsylvania State Senator LeAnna Washington, who was indicted for misuse of office, as a Democratic primary challenger.

[10] In 2022, Haywood campaigned for re-election on a platform that included restricting the sale and purchase of military grade weapons and accessories.

[13] After several politicians participated in the Capitol attack, including State Senator Doug Mastriano, Haywood introduced a resolution that would empower the Pennsylvania Secretary of State in using Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution to disqualify such participants from ever holding elected office again.