Kristen Thompson
Kristen Thompson | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 22nd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jake A. Merrick |
Personal details | |
Born | 1984 or 1985 (age 39–40)[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Oklahoma |
Kristen Thompson is an American politician who is the Oklahoma Senate member from the 22nd district.
Early life and career
Thompson received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Oklahoma.[1] She owns a general contracting company and restaurant group with her husband.[2]
Oklahoma Senate
Thompson challenged incumbent State Senator Jake A. Merrick in the 2022 Republican Primary. During the primary she was endorsed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and received support from pro-school vouchers organizations.[1][2] She won the primary election and faced Democratic candidate Blake Aguirre.[3] She won the November general election with 60% of the vote and assumed office November 16, 2022.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c Brinkman, Bennett (23 June 2022). "Stitt-backed newcomer challenges incumbent in Senate District 22". Nondoc. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ a b Forman, Carmen (25 June 2022). "Yukon state Sen. Jake Merrick faces tough reelection bid against political newcomer". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Forman, Carmen (5 November 2022). "Oklahoma City-area legislative seats to be decided in Tuesday's election". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Garcia, Brianna (9 November 2022). "Behenna notches big win for Oklahoma County DA". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ Jones, Alyse (16 November 2022). "Twenty-three returning, newly elected senators take Oath of Office in Oklahoma". KOCO. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
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