Brian Guthrie
Brian Guthrie | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 25th district | |
Assumed office November 13, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Joe Newhouse |
Mayor of Bixby, Oklahoma | |
In office 2019 – November 2024 | |
Bixby, Oklahoma City Councilor | |
In office 2011 – November 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Tulsa Community College |
Brian Guthrie is an American politician who has represented the 25th district of the Oklahoma Senate since 2024.
Life and career
[edit]Guthrie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Community College, earning his associate's degree in 2002.[1] He started a construction company before transitioning into real estate flipping. In 2011, he was appointed to the Bixby city council and he was elected mayor in 2019.[2]
In 2024, Guthrie ran for the Oklahoma Senate's 25th district to succeed Joe Newhouse. He was endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in the Republican primary election.[2] In June 2024, Guthrie defeated Jeff Boatman in the primary election.[3] In November 2024, he defeated former state representative Karen Gaddis in the general election, winning 67 percent of the votes.[4] He assumed office on November 13, 2024.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Guthrie | 3,073 | 57.1% | |
Republican | Jeff Boatman | 2,307 | 42.9% | |
Total votes | 5,380 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Brian Guthrie | 25,787 | 67.2% | |
Democratic | Karen Gaddis | 12,605 | 32.3% | |
Total votes | 38,392 | 100% |
References
[edit]- ^ "Brian Guthrie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ a b McNutt, Michael (June 15, 2024). "Bixby mayor, House member seek GOP nomination for open Senate District 25". NonDoc. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Oklahoma Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 25". The Oklahoman. June 18, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Oklahoma State Senate General Election Results". The Oklahoman. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (November 13, 2024). "Oklahoma state senators take oath of office". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "June 18, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "November 5, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.