Mark Lawson (politician)
Mark Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tammy West |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office November 17, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Mark McCullough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1980 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Oklahoma State University (BS) University of Oklahoma (MPA) |
Mark Lawson (born November 22, 1980) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 30th district since 2016.[1][2] In 2022, he was elected by default.[3]
Career
The Tulsa World endorsed Lawson for the House.[4]
In 2020, Lawson signed a letter from the Oklahoma House that was "sent to the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives encouraging them to get involved in the 2020 election." The letter encouraged "Arizona lawmakers to appoint their own electors if necessary."[5]
In 2022, he voted for Oklahoma's HB 4327, the most restrictive abortion ban at the time.[6]
References
- ^ "Representative Mark Lawson". Okhouse.gov. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ Kayleigh Thesenvitz (May 29, 2018). "Know Your Candidate: Mark Lawson". Sapulpatimes.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ Forman, Carmen. "Who is and isn't running for the Oklahoma Legislature in 2022? What you should know". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Choquette, Micah (November 2, 2020). "Get to know your candidate: Mark Lawson". Sapulpa Times. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Oklahoma House Republicans Encourage Arizona Lawmakers to Interfere in 2020 Election". Public Radio Tulsa. November 21, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Who voted for (or against) Oklahoma's abortion bill? The state's House deep in controversy". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 21, 2024.