Darcy Jech | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 26th district | |
Assumed office 2014 | |
Preceded by | Tom Ivester |
Personal details | |
Born | Oklahoma,U.S. | September 30,1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Vicki |
Children | two |
Residence | Kingfisher,Oklahoma |
Alma mater | Southeastern Oklahoma State University |
Occupation | businessman |
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