Kevin Wayne Norwood
Kevin Wayne Norwood | |
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Norwood in 2025 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| Assumed office June 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Vancuren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Southwestern Christian University Oral Roberts University George Fox University |
Kevin Wayne Norwood is an American politician who has served as the member for the 74th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives since 2025.
Biography
Kevin Wayne Norwood was born and raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma.[1] He earned a Bachelor's degree from Southwestern Christian University, Master's degree from Oral Roberts University, and a doctorate from George Fox University.[2] Norwood started his career in 1987 as the youth minister for Lakeside Assembly in Oklahoma City before moving to Owasso in 1994 to continue to work as a youth minister.[2][3]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Norwood was among six candidates who filed to succeed Mark Vancuren in representing the 74th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3] Norwood advanced to a Republican primary runoff alongside Sheila Vancuren, the wife of the outgoing representative, and narrowly won the runoff.[4][5] He won the June general election, defeating Democratic candidate Amy Hossain.[6] He was sworn in on June 18.[7]
Political positions
The Tulsa World described Norwood as an "evangelist."[5]
References
- ^ Loveless, Tristan (May 8, 2025). "HD 74 Republican runoff: Kevin Norwood, Sheila Vancuren discuss education, development". NonDoc. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Loveless, Tristan (March 27, 2025). "Cheat sheet: 5 Republicans seek HD 74 nomination in Owasso-area special election". NonDoc. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Loveless, Tristan (January 30, 2025). "Tulsa-area special elections: HD 71, HD 74 draw crowds". NonDoc. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Loveless, Tristan; Brinkman, Bennett (April 2, 2025). "Logan tops Nelson in SD 8; HD 71, HD 74 to GOP runoffs". NonDoc. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Krehbiel, Randy (May 13, 2025). "Beverly Atteberry, Kevin Norwood win Tulsa, Owasso special election GOP runoffs". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Loveless, Tristan (June 11, 2025). "Special elections: Amanda Clinton wins HD 71, Kevin Norwood wins HD 74". NonDoc. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Fish, Nathan J. (June 18, 2025). "Oklahoma House of Representatives meets to swear in new members: Photos". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 18, 2025.