Earl Garrison
Earl Garrison was an Oklahoma Senator from District 9 between 2004 and 2016, which included Muskogee and Wagoner counties. He succeeded long-time State Senator "Bulldog" Ben Robinson of Muskogee after Senator Robinson was prevented from seeking reelection due to term limits.
Earl Garrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office November 17, 2004 – November 22, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Dewayne Pemberton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1941 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Faye Garrison |
| Residence(s) | Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | University of Tulsa, University of Oklahoma |
| Occupation | Rancher, educator |
Career
Garrison served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2004 to 2016. He was Minority Whip from 2011-2014. He also served as Assistant Minority Leader. He also worked as an educator and rancher. He served in the United States Air Force.[1]
Family
Jessica Jean Garrison
In November 2021, Earl Garrison's daughter Jessica Jean Garrison announced a campaign for Oklahoma's United States Senate seat held by James Lankford.[2] However, she later filed for the open United States Senate seat created by the retirement of Jim Inhofe.[3]
References
- "Earl Garrison's Biography". votesmart.ogr. Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- Krehbiel, Randy (14 November 2021). "Political notebook: State and local officials awaiting details on infrastructure bill money". Tulsa World. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- Terrell, Kolby (19 June 2022). "Candidate profile for Jessica Jean Garrison; possible US Sen. Jim Inhofe replacement". KOCO 5 News ABC. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
External links
- Senator Earl Garrison - District 9 official State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Earl Garrison (OK) profile
- Follow the Money - Earl Garrison