Ross Ford | |
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Member of the OklahomaHouseofRepresentatives from the 76th district | |
Assumed office November 28, 2017 | |
Preceded by | David Brumbaugh |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Charles Ford (uncle) |
Residence(s) | Broken Arrow,Oklahoma,U.S. |
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He is a former police officer. [4]
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