Jerry Alvord | |
State Senate: | Oklahoma |
District: | 14th |
Term Start: | November 16, 2022 |
Predecessor: | Frank Simpson |
Party: | Republican |
Spouse: | Shelly |
Jerry Alvord is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma Senate member from the 14th district since November 16, 2022. He ran unopposed for the seat in 2022 to succeed retiring Senator Frank Simpson.
Prior to running for office, Alvord was a businessman. He also runs a small cattle ranch. He has been a member of the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association, the Noble Foundation, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. He formerly served as a National Rifle Association (NRA) Convention Co-Chair and has been an NRA-certified handgun instructor.
Prior to his election to the Oklahoma Senate, Alvord was a two-term Carter County Commissioner. While County Commissioner, he served on the State Board of Directors for the Association of County Commissioners as a Committee Member for Legislative Oversight.[1]
Alvord was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2022 with no opposition after the retirement of Frank Simpson.[2] He assumed office November 16, 2022.[3]
Alvord is an Elder at Crosspoint Fellowship Church.