Jessica Garvin Explained

Jessica Garvin
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:43rd
Term Start:November 18, 2020
Term End:November 13, 2024
Predecessor:Paul Scott
Successor:Kendal Sacchieri
Birth Place:Marshall, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Education:University of Oklahoma (BA)

Jessica Garvin is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate representing the 43rd district from 2020 to 2024.

Early life and education

Garvin was born in Marshall, Minnesota and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in psychology from the University of Oklahoma.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Garvin worked as an assisted living and nursing home administrator. She is the executive vice president of Bison Health Care Management and also owns a hospice organization. Garvin was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2] On May 5, 2021, Garvin co-founded the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus.[3] She lost her reelection campaign to Kendal Sacchieri in the June 2024 Republican primary.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jessica Garvin. 2021-05-06. Ballotpedia. en.
  2. Web site: Jessica Garvin Oklahoma Senate. 2021-05-06. oksenate.gov. en.
  3. Web site: Oklahoma House, Senate members announce new Latino caucus. 2021-05-06. AP NEWS.
  4. News: Savage . Tres . Senate shake up: Greg McCortney, Jessica Garvin ousted . 20 June 2024 . NonDoc . 19 June 2024.