Steve Kouplen

Steve Kouplen
Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
October 25, 2017 – November 15, 2018
Preceded byScott Inman
Succeeded byEmily Virgin
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
November 18, 2008 – November 15, 2018
Preceded byDale Turner
Succeeded byLogan Phillips
Personal details
Born (1951-02-05) February 5, 1951
Beggs, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenSean Kouplen
EducationOklahoma State University, Stillwater (BS, MS)

Steve Kouplen (born February 5, 1951) is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 24th district from 2008 to 2018.[1][2]

Oklahoma House of Representatives

On November 6, 2018, he was defeated by Republican Logan Phillips.[3]

USDA's Farm Service Agency

On January 20, 2022, Kouplen was appointed the executive director of the USDA's Farm Service Agency in Oklahoma.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Kouplen announces candidacy for representative". Theadanews.com. March 10, 2008. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "Representative Steve Kouplen". Okhouse.gov. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Savage, Tres (November 17, 2018). "Logan Phillips spent $0, beat top OK House Democrat". Nondoc.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  4. ^ Casteel, Chris (January 20, 2022). "Biden taps former Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Steve Kouplen for USDA job in Oklahoma". The Oklahoman. Retrieved January 23, 2022.