Jessica Garvin is an American politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 43rd district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Jessica Garvin
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 43rd district
Assumed office
November 18, 2020
Preceded byPaul Scott
Personal details
BornMarshall, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (BA)

Early life and education

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Garvin was born in Marshall, Minnesota and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in psychology from the University of Oklahoma.[1]

Career

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Prior to entering politics, Garvin worked as an assisted living and nursing home administrator. She is the executive vice president of Bison Health Care Management and also owns a hospice organization. Garvin was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2] On May 5, 2021, Garvin co-founded the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus.[3] She lost her reelection campaign to Kendal Sacchieri in the June 2024 Republican primary.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Jessica Garvin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. ^ "Jessica Garvin | Oklahoma Senate". oksenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. ^ "Oklahoma House, Senate members announce new Latino caucus". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  4. ^ Savage, Tres (19 June 2024). "Senate shake up: Greg McCortney, Jessica Garvin ousted". NonDoc. Retrieved 20 June 2024.