Wendi Stearman is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 11th district from 2020 to 2022. First elected in November 2020, she lost reelection in June 2022 to primary challenger John Kane in the midterm elections. She unsuccessfully ran for the Oklahoma Senate in 2024.
Wendi Stearman | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office November 18, 2020 – November 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Derrel Fincher |
| Succeeded by | John Kane |
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| Born | Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 6 |
Early life and education
editStearman was born in Norman, Oklahoma and raised in Collinsville. She attended Pensacola Christian College.[1]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
editShe was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021. She also serves as vice chair of the House States' Rights Committee.[2][3] While in the Oklahoma legislature, Stearman introduced the strictest anti-abortion laws in the nation. She lost her first reelection campaign in 2022 to primary challenger John Kane.[4]
2024 Oklahoma Senate campaign
editStearman ran against incumbent state senator Julie Daniels in the 2024 Oklahoma Senate election. She lost the Republican primary with 46% of the vote.[5]
Personal life
editStearman and her husband have six children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bartlesville Radio » News » House District 11 Candidates Speak at Forum". Bartlesville Radio. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Wendi Stearman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "Representative Wendi Stearman - Oklahoma House of Representatives". www.okhouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ Forman, Carmen (29 June 2022). "Yukon state senator Jake Merrick, 2 other Oklahoma GOP lawmakers lose primary elections". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Dossett, Andy (June 18, 2024). "Incumbents triumph: Washington County voters reject 'grassroots' GOP primary candidates". Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. Retrieved August 10, 2024.