Kelly E. Hines Explained

Kelly Hines
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:47th
Term Start:November 13, 2024
Predecessor:Greg Treat
Birth Place:Whitesboro, Oklahoma, U.S.
Education:East Central University
American Public University
United States Army War College
Party:Republican
Serviceyears:1985–2019

Kelly E. Hines is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 47th district since 2024.

Biography

Kelly Hines was raised in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, and he joined the Oklahoma National Guard in 1985. He graduated from East Central University and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1992. He later earned master's degrees from American Public University and the United States Army War College. He retired as a colonel after 32 years in 2019.[1]

In 2024, Hines ran for the 47th district of the Oklahoma Senate in a Republican primary against Aaron Curry and Jenny Schmitt.[2] He advanced to a runoff alongside Schmitt which he won with over 60% of the vote.[3] He defeated Democratic candidate Erin Brewer with over 52% of the vote.[4] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gerard . Jordan . Senate District 47 candidates ready to race for Pro Tem Treat's seat . November 22, 2024 . . August 24, 2024.
  2. News: Ndisabiye . Sasha . Edmond lodging tax hike passes, Stinson reelected, SD 47 heads to GOP runoff . November 22, 2024 . NonDoc . June 19, 2024.
  3. News: Garcia . Brianna . Oklahoma County GOP voters choose Hines in SD47 runoff . November 22, 2024 . Oklahoma City Free Press . August 28, 2024.
  4. News: Richardson . Xavier . Republican Kelly Hines wins State Senate District 47 . November 22, 2024 . . November 6, 2024.
  5. Web site: Kelly Hines takes Senate oath of office . oksenate.gov . . November 22, 2024 . November 13, 2024.