Kelly E. Hines
Kelly Hines | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office November 13, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Treat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Whitesboro, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | East Central University American Public University United States Army War College |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1985–2019 |
| Rank | Colonel |
Kelly E. Hines is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 47th district since 2024.
Biography
[edit]Kelly Hines was raised in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, and he joined the Oklahoma National Guard in 1985. He graduated from East Central University and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1992. He later earned master's degrees from American Public University and the United States Army War College.[1] He retired as a colonel after 32 years in 2019.[2][1]
In 2024, Hines ran for the 47th district of the Oklahoma Senate in a Republican primary against Aaron Curry and Jenny Schmitt.[3] He advanced to a runoff alongside Schmitt which he won with over 60% of the vote.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Erin Brewer with over 52% of the vote.[5] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Kelly Hines takes Senate oath of office". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Gerard, Jordan (August 24, 2024). "Senate District 47 candidates ready to race for Pro Tem Treat's seat". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Ndisabiye, Sasha (June 19, 2024). "Edmond lodging tax hike passes, Stinson reelected, SD 47 heads to GOP runoff". NonDoc. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Brianna (August 28, 2024). "Oklahoma County GOP voters choose Hines in SD47 runoff". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Richardson, Xavier (November 6, 2024). "Republican Kelly Hines wins State Senate District 47". KFOR-TV. Retrieved November 22, 2024.