Markwayne Mullin: American politician (born 1977)
Mark Wayne Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician, businessman, and former professional mixed martial arts fighter who is the U.S.
Senator from Oklahoma since 2023. He is a member of the U.S. House of Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Markwayne Mullin | |
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| United States Senator from Oklahoma | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 Serving with James Lankford | |
| Preceded by | Jim Inhofe |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Boren |
| Succeeded by | Josh Breechen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Wayne Mullin July 26, 1977 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States Cherokee Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christie Rowan (m. 1997) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (AAS) |
| Website | House website |
In February 2022, Mullin announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2022 special election to replace retiring Senator Jim Inhofe. He won the Republican nomination in the August 2022 run-off primary. He won the general election in November 2022, beating Democrat Kendra Horn.
He is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
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