Kristen Thompson | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Jake A. Merrick |
Personal details | |
Born | 1984or1985(age 39–40) [1] |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Oklahoma |
Kristen Thompson is an American politician who is the Oklahoma Senate member from the 22nd district.
Thompson received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Oklahoma. [1] She owns a general contracting company and restaurant group with her husband. [2]
Thompson challenged incumbent State Senator Jake A. Merrick in the 2022 Republican Primary. During the primary she was endorsed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and received support from pro-school vouchers organizations. [1] [2] She won the primary election and faced Democratic candidate Blake Aguirre. [3] She won the November general election with 60% of the vote and assumed office November 16,2022. [4] [5]
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