Jonathan Wingard
Jonathan Wingard | |
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Member-elect of the Oklahoma Senate from the 13th district | |
Assuming office November 2024 | |
Succeeding | Greg McCortney |
Jonathan Wingard is an American politician who is the member-elect to represent the Oklahoma Senate's 13th district starting in November 2024.
Early life and career
Jonathan Wingard was raised on his grandparents dairy farm and later served 19 years in the Oklahoma National Guard, including deployments in Kuwait and Afghanistan.[1] He is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation.[2] He breeds red tail boas and ball pythons for sale as pets with his wife.[3]
Oklahoma Senate
Wingard defeated incumbent Greg McCortney in the June 2024 Republican primary.[4]
References
- ^ "McCortney loses reelection bid". The Ada News. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Carter, M. Scott (June 12, 2024). "McCortney, Wingard battling for state Senate seat in expensive, high-profile contest". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ Metzer, Steve (19 June 2024). "Oklahoma Senate leadership in limbo after primary defeat of pro tem-elect". Tulsa World. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Royka, Sam (June 18, 2024). "Incumbent Sen. Greg McCortney falls to political newcomer Jonathan Wingard". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 20 June 2024.