Ron Stewart (Oklahoma politician)

Ron Stewart is an American politician who is the member-elect set to represent the Oklahoma House of Representatives 73rd district in November 2024.

Ron Stewart
Member-elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
Assuming office
November 2024
SucceedingRegina Goodwin
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic Party

Career

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Stewart is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation and worked as a firefighter and paramedic with the Tulsa Fire Department for 18 years.[1] He also owns a small office building he rents to businesses.[2]

Oklahoma House

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Stewart ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives' 73rd district to succeed Regina Goodwin, who retired to run for the Oklahoma Senate's 11th district. He faced Darrell Knox in the Democratic primary and was endorsed by Jabar Shumate.[2] He won the June primary election and the general election was cancelled since no non-Democratic candidates filed for the district.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Brinkman, Bennett (June 15, 2024). "Darrell Knox, Ron Stewart compete in Dem primary to decide House District 73". NonDoc. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Krehbiel, Randy (June 8, 2024). "Longtime residents seeks House District 73 post". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Brinkman, Bennett (June 19, 2024). "Oklahoma Legislature primary election winners: 28 seats decided outright". NonDoc. Retrieved July 6, 2024.