Richard Lerblance | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office June 2003 –2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Stipe |
| Succeeded by | Larry Boggs |
| Member of the OklahomaHouseofRepresentatives from the 17th district | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Mass |
| Succeeded by | Mike Mass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9,1946 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American Muscogee Nation |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frances |
| Residence | Hartshorne,Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | Eastern Oklahoma State College, Central State University, Oklahoma City University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Richard Charles Lerblance (born March 9,1946) is an American politician who previously served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 7th district,which includes Haskell,Latimer,Pittsburg and Sequoyah counties,after winning a special election to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Gene Stipe in June 2003 serving until 2012. He earlier was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2002 through 2003.
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