Jonathan Wingard
Jonathan Wingard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office November 13, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Greg McCortney |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Jonathan Wingard is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 13th district since 2024.
Early life and career
[edit]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
[edit]Wingard defeated incumbent Greg McCortney in the June 2024 Republican primary.[4] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (November 13, 2024). "Oklahoma state senators take oath of office". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved November 14, 2024.