Bill Coleman (Oklahoma politician)
Bill Coleman | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 10th district | |
Assumed office November 14, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Eddie Fields |
Personal details | |
Born | Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Helen |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Ponca City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Bill Coleman is an American businessman, radio broadcaster, and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 10th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on November 14, 2018.
Early life and education[]
Coleman was born in Durant, Oklahoma and graduated from Pawhuska High School.[1]
Career[]
Outside of politics, Coleman has worked as a radio broadcaster. He was also a member of the board of the National Association of Broadcasters. Coleman is the owner of Team Radio Marketing Group, a holding company that operates KLOR-FM, KPNC, and KOSB.[2][3] Coleman was elected to the Oklahoma Senate by defeating Amber Roberts in a Republican Party primary runoff election.[4][5] He was sworn into office on November 14, 2018.[6][7] Within the state senate, Coleman serves as vice chair of the Senate Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Bill Coleman's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bill Coleman | Oklahoma Senate". oksenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ PoncaCityNow.com. "Team Radio expands with new Triple Play Sports Radio station". PoncaCityNow.com. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ Chastain, Lindsey (20 August 2018). "Bill Coleman vs. Amber Roberts – District 10". Tulsa World. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ White, Ben (27 June 2018). "You're out! Primary election shakes up #okleg". Non Doc. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Savage, Tres (14 November 2018). "Senate members sworn in, Stitt 'excited' to work with #okleg". Non Doc. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ Plant, Curtis (14 November 2018). "Oklahoma Senators take oath of office". Waurika News Journal. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Bill Coleman (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- Living people
- People from Durant, Oklahoma
- People from Ponca City, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Republicans
- Oklahoma state senators
- American radio executives
- 21st-century American politicians
- Oklahoma politician stubs