Wayne Holden (May 29, 1918 – February 27, 2009) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2] He also served as a member for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[3]

Wayne Holden
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1963–1965
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district
In office
1965–1978
Preceded byLeroy McClendon
Succeeded byKenneth Landis
Personal details
Born(1918-05-29)May 29, 1918
Loco, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2009(2009-02-27) (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Carolyn Marie Morgan
(m. 1941)
[1]
Children4[1]

Life and career

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Holden was born in Loco, Oklahoma, the son of Maudie Wilson and Ramon Holden. He attended Maud High School.[1]

Holden was the mayor of Duncan, Oklahoma.[1] and represented the Oklahoma Municipal League.[4] In 1963, Holden was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[2] He left that office in 1965 and was elected for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate, succeeding Leroy McClendon,[5] serving until 1978,[6] when he was succeeded by Kenneth Landis.[5]

Holden died in February 2009 at his home, at the age of 90.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Wayne Holden Ohituary (1918-2009)". The Oklahoman. March 1, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2022.>
  2. ^ a b "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Holden Named Delegate To Philadelphia Meeting". Duncan Banner. Duncan, Oklahoma. August 19, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ a b "State Senate Since Statehood" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  6. ^ Boykin, Jayne (March 1, 2009). "Wayne Holden". Duncan Banner. Retrieved November 13, 2022.