Brian Guthrie Explained

State Senate:Oklahoma
District:25th
Term Start:November 13, 2024
Preceded:Joe Newhouse
Office2:Mayor of Bixby, Oklahoma
Term Start2:2019
Term End2:November 2024
Office3:Bixby, Oklahoma City Councilor
Term Start3:2011
Term End3:November 2024
Birth Place:Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Tulsa Community College

Brian Guthrie is an American politician who has represented the 25th district of the Oklahoma Senate since 2024.

Life and career

Guthrie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Community College, earning his associate's degree in 2002.[1] He started a construction company before transitioning into real estate flipping. In 2011, he was appointed to the Bixby city council and he was elected mayor in 2019.[2]

In 2024, Guthrie ran for the Oklahoma Senate's 25th district to succeed Joe Newhouse. He was endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in the Republican primary election. In June 2024, Guthrie defeated Jeff Boatman in the primary election.[3] In November 2024, he defeated former state representative Karen Gaddis in the general election, winning 67 percent of the votes.[4] He assumed office on November 13, 2024.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Guthrie. Ballotpedia. November 10, 2024.
  2. News: McNutt . Michael . Bixby mayor, House member seek GOP nomination for open Senate District 25 . November 10, 2024 . NonDoc . June 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: 2024 Oklahoma Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 25. The Oklahoman. June 18, 2024. November 10, 2024.
  4. Web site: 2024 Oklahoma State Senate General Election Results. The Oklahoman. November 5, 2024. November 10, 2024.
  5. News: Hoberock . Barbara . Oklahoma state senators take oath of office . November 14, 2024 . Oklahoma Voice . November 13, 2024.