Earl Garrison Explained

Earl Garrison
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:9th
Term Start:November 17, 2004
Term End:November 22, 2016
Preceded:Ben Robinson
Succeeded:Dewayne Pemberton
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:24 April 1941
Birth Place:Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Tulsa,
University of Oklahoma
Occupation:Rancher, educator
Spouse:Faye Garrison
Residence:Muskogee, Oklahoma

Earl Garrison was an Oklahoma Senator from District 9 between 2004 and 2016, which included Muskogee and Wagoner counties. He succeeded long-time State Senator "Bulldog" Ben Robinson of Muskogee after Senator Robinson was prevented from seeking reelection due to term limits.

Career

Garrison served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2004 to 2016. He was Minority Whip from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Assistant Minority Leader. He also worked as an educator and rancher. He served in the United States Air Force.[1]

Family

Jessica Jean Garrison

In November 2021, Earl Garrison's daughter Jessica Jean Garrison announced a campaign for Oklahoma's United States Senate seat held by James Lankford.[2] However, she later filed for the open United States Senate seat created by the retirement of Jim Inhofe.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Earl Garrison's Biography . votesmart.ogr . Vote Smart . 19 June 2022.
  2. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Political notebook: State and local officials awaiting details on infrastructure bill money . 19 June 2022 . Tulsa World . 14 November 2021.
  3. News: Terrell . Kolby . Candidate profile for Jessica Jean Garrison; possible US Sen. Jim Inhofe replacement . 19 June 2022 . KOCO 5 News ABC . 19 June 2022.