Kristen Thompson Explained

Kristen Thompson
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:22nd
Term Start:November 16, 2022
Predecessor:Jake A. Merrick
Party:Republican
Education:University of Oklahoma

Kristen Thompson is an American politician who is the Oklahoma Senate member from the 22nd district.

Early life and career

Thompson received her undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Oklahoma. She owns a general contracting company and restaurant group with her husband.[1]

Oklahoma Senate

Thompson challenged incumbent State Senator Jake A. Merrick in the 2022 Republican Primary. During the primary she was endorsed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and received support from pro-school vouchers organizations.[2] She won the primary election and faced Democratic candidate Blake Aguirre.[3] She won the November general election with 60% of the vote and assumed office November 16, 2022.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Forman . Carmen . Yukon state Sen. Jake Merrick faces tough reelection bid against political newcomer . 12 November 2022 . . 25 June 2022.
  2. News: Brinkman . Bennett . Stitt-backed newcomer challenges incumbent in Senate District 22 . 12 November 2022 . Nondoc . 23 June 2022.
  3. News: Forman . Carmen . Oklahoma City-area legislative seats to be decided in Tuesday's election . 12 November 2022 . . 5 November 2022.
  4. News: Garcia . Brianna . Behenna notches big win for Oklahoma County DA . 12 November 2022 . Oklahoma City Free Press . 9 November 2022.
  5. News: Jones . Alyse . Twenty-three returning, newly elected senators take Oath of Office in Oklahoma . 23 November 2022 . . 16 November 2022.