Merleyn Bell | |
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Member of the OklahomaHouseofRepresentatives from the 45th district | |
In office November 15, 2018 –November 16, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Claudia Griffith |
Succeeded by | Annie Menz |
Personal details | |
Born | August 23,1980 |
Political party | Democratic |
Merleyn Bell (born August 23,1980) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 45th district between 2018 and 2022. [1]
She first ran the Oklahoma House during the 2018 general elections. [2] She announced her retirement from office in 2022. [3]
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