Eddy Dempsey
Eddy Dempsey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Johnny Tadlock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Edward Dempsey II September 1, 1965 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA) |
James Edward Dempsey II (born September 1, 1965) 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]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddy Dempsey | 1,784 | 60.3 | ||
| Republican | Eric Ensley | 1,175 | 39.7 | ||
| Total votes | 2,959 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddy Dempsey | 2,272 | 74.9 | ||
| Republican | David Chapman | 762 | 25.1 | ||
| Total votes | 3,034 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
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.
- ^ a b c "Eddy Dempsey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-01.