Eddy Dempsey
Eddy Dempsey | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Johnny Tadlock |
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| Born | James Dempsey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA) |
Eddy Dempsey is an American politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 1st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Early life and education[]
Dempsey is a native of Valliant, Oklahoma. After studying mathematics at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College for one year, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in parks and recreation and leisure studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.[1]
Career[]
After graduating from college, Dempsey worked as an I&E technician, pipe-fitter, and gas and chemical technician. From 2013 to 2019, he was a field representative for Congressman Markwayne Mullin. Dempsey also owns a small farm in Valliant. He was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ "Oklahoma State Rep. Eddy Dempsey - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ "Representative Eddy Dempsey - Oklahoma House of Representatives". www.okhouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ "Eddy Dempsey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- Living people
- People from McCurtain County, Oklahoma
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University alumni
- Oklahoma Republicans
- Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives