Bernest Cain | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 46th district | |
In office November 1978 –November 16, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Mary Helm |
Succeeded by | Andrew Rice |
Personal details | |
Born | Oklahoma City,Oklahoma | February 8,1949
Political party | Democratic |
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