Jabar Shumate
Jabar Shumate | |
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Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 11th district | |
In office 2012 – January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Judy Eason McIntyre |
Succeeded by | Kevin Matthews |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
In office 2004–2012 | |
Preceded by | Judy Eason McIntyre |
Succeeded by | Kevin Matthews |
Personal details | |
Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | January 26, 1976
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jillian Leggett Shumate |
Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
Occupation | Public Relations consultant |
Jabar Shumate (born January 26, 1976) was a Democratic Party politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is former member of both the Oklahoma Senate and the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Early life and career[]
Shumate was born January 26, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in public affairs and administration.[1] During his time at the university, he served as student body president.[2]
Political career[]
Since his election, Shumate has worked on education reform and health issues. He co-authored a study to look at ways to incentivize healthier foods in urban Tulsa neighborhoods.[3] He has also held leadership positions in the Oklahoma legislative black caucus.[4]
Shumate had a tough 2010 primary, edging out a primary opponent after education unions threw their support behind his opponent.[5]
Shumate left the Oklahoma House of Representatives to run for a state Senate seat.[6] He faced a member of the Tulsa City council in a 2012 primary for the state Senate seat vacated by Judy Eason McIntyre.[7]
Personal life[]
Shumate married Jillian Leggett on November 12, 2011, after proposing to her at his church on February 13, 2011.[8]
References[]
- ^ Jabar Shumate Bio, VoteSmart.org. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
- ^ 119 new lawmakers sworn in, Tulsa World.
- ^ Officials seek incentives to bring grocers to Oklahoma, The Oklahoman. Published Nov. 2, 2009.
- ^ Associated Press. Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus announces leaders, The Oklahoman.
- ^ Jabar Shumate survived 'all-out face-to-face fight' with unions, CapitolBeatOK.com. Published Oct. 29, 2010.
- ^ Departing Oklahoma representatives, The Oklahoman. Published June 24, 2012.
- ^ Longtime leaders Jabar Shuamate and Joe Williams to face off in Senate District 11 Democratic primary, Tulsa World. Published June 6, 2012.
- ^ Meet Jabar Shumate, Tulsa World.
External links[]
- Jabar Shumate Biography, VoteSmart.org
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Follow the Money - Jabar Shumate
- Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
- 1976 births
- Living people
- Politicians from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Democrats
- University of Oklahoma alumni
- Oklahoma state senators
- 21st-century American politicians