Bryce Marlatt

Anthony Bryce Marlatt (born March 29, 1977)[1] is an American Republican politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2009 until his resignation in 2017.

Bryce Marlatt
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 6, 2009 – September 12, 2017
Preceded byOwen Laughlin
Succeeded byCasey Murdock
Personal details
Born
Anthony Bryce Marlatt

(1977-03-29) March 29, 1977
Shattuck, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTatum
Children3
Residence(s)Woodward, Oklahoma
EducationNorthwestern Oklahoma State University

Biography

Marlatt was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2003.[2] Marlatt previously worked as a staff member for Representative Frank Lucas and Senator Jim Inhofe.[3]

In 2004, he unsuccessfully ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, losing in the Republican primary. He ran for the Senate in 2008 and won; being reelected in 2012 and 2016.

In 2013, Marlatt was named the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association's "Legislator of the Year".[4]

Marlatt was elected Majority Caucus Chair in 2014.[5] He was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader in 2016.[6]

In December 2014, Marlatt was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.[7][8] In June 2015, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation, along with a one-year deferred sentence.[9]

In July 2017, Marlatt was accused of "forcefully grabbing an Uber driver and kissing her neck on June 26 while she drove him to a hotel".[10][11][12][13]

In September 2017, Marlatt was charged with felony sexual battery. After being charged, he resigned from the Senate.[14]

At trial, he pled guilty. In a plea bargain, was sentenced to 90 days probation, fined $500, and paid $50 to the victims compensation fund plus court costs.[15]

Personal life

Marlatt and his wife, Tatum, have 3 children.[3]

Electoral history
Oklahoma House District 58 Republican primary, 2004[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff W. Hickman 2,636 53.68
Republican Bryce Marlatt 2,275 46.33
Total votes 4,911 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2008[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 4,577 75.90
Republican Kevin Evans 1,453 24.10
Total votes 6,030 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2008[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 18,897 68.32
Democratic Bowdy E. Peach 8,762 31.68
Total votes 27,659 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt Unopposed 100.00
Total votes Unopposed 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2012[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 23,226 84.46
Independent Tommy W. Nicholson 4,273 15.54
Total votes 27,499 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2016[20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 6,430 70.34
Republican Tommy W. Nicholson 2,712 29.67
Total votes 9,142 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt Unopposed 100.00
Total votes Unopposed 100.00

References
  1. https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov
  2. Neal, James (October 29, 2012). "Republican, independent face off in state District 27 race". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. "Bryce Marlatt's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  4. "Sen. Marlatt named OIPA 'Legislator of the Year'". Oklahoma Senate. June 17, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  5. "Senate Republicans elect leadership team". Oklahoma Senate. November 18, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  6. "Marlatt takes oath for third term in Oklahoma Senate". Woodward News. November 18, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  7. Stecklein, Janelle (December 3, 2014). "Senator holds onto leadership post after arrest". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  8. Patterson, Zak (December 3, 2014). "Oklahoma senator found passed out behind the wheel". Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  9. "Oklahoma State Senator Pleads No Contest to DUI". FortySix News. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  10. "Oklahoma senator accused of assaulting Uber driver". Fox News. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  11. Lazzaro, Sage (July 7, 2017). "GOP State Senator Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Uber Driver". The New York Observer. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  12. Stewart, Sarah (July 5, 2017). "Oklahoma State Senator Bryce Marlatt named as suspect in lewd acts case involving Uber driver". KFOR. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  13. https://newsok.com | State Sen. Bryce Marlatt resigns Tuesday, six days after being charged with sexual battery | Kyle Schwab |
  14. Nuttle, Matthew (September 12, 2017). "Oklahoma Senator Resigns Following Sexual Battery Charge". News9. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  15. https://www.stwnewspress.com | Mar 11, 2019 | Former state senator pleads guilty in Uber case | CNHI News |
  16. "OK State House 58 - R Primary 2004". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  17. "OK State Senate 27 - R Primary 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  18. "OK State Senate 27 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  19. "OK State Senate 27 2012". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  20. "OK State Senate 27 - R Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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