Jonathan Wingard Explained

State Senate:	Oklahoma
District:	13th
Term Start:	November 13, 2024
Predecessor:	Greg McCortney
Party:	Republican

Jonathan Wingard is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 13th district since 2024.

Early life and career

Jonathan Wingard was raised on his grandparents dairy farm and later served 19 years in the Oklahoma National Guard, including deployments in Kuwait and Afghanistan.^[1] He is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation.^[2] He breeds red tail boas and ball pythons for sale as pets with his wife.^[3]

Oklahoma Senate

Wingard defeated incumbent Greg McCortney in the June 2024 Republican primary.^[4] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.^[5]

Electoral history

The 2024 general election was canceled after only Republicans filed for the office.

Notes and References

1. News: McCortney loses reelection bid . 23 June 2024 . . 20 June 2024 . en.
2. News: Carter . M. Scott . McCortney, Wingard battling for state Senate seat in expensive, high-profile contest . 20 June 2024 . . June 12, 2024.
3. News: Metzer . Steve . Oklahoma Senate leadership in limbo after primary defeat of pro tem-elect . 23 June 2024 . . 19 June 2024 . en.
4. News: Royka . Sam . Incumbent Sen. Greg McCortney falls to political newcomer Jonathan Wingard . 20 June 2024 . . June 18, 2024.
5. News: Hoberock . Barbara . Oklahoma state senators take oath of office . November 14, 2024 . Oklahoma Voice . November 13, 2024.