Mark Lawson (politician) explained

Mark Lawson
State House:Oklahoma
District:30th
Term Start:November 17, 2016
Predecessor:Mark McCullough
Birth Date:22 November 1980
Party:Republican

Mark Lawson (born November 22, 1980) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 30th district since 2016.[1] [2] In 2022, he was elected by default.[3]

Career

The Tulsa World endorsed Lawson for the House.[4]

In 2020, Lawson signed a letter from the Oklahoma House that was "sent to the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives encouraging them to get involved in the 2020 election." The letter encouraged "Arizona lawmakers to appoint their own electors if necessary."[5]

In 2022, he voted for Oklahoma's HB 4327, the most restrictive abortion ban at the time.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Mark Lawson . Okhouse.gov . 2020-01-12.
  2. Web site: Kayleigh Thesenvitz . Know Your Candidate: Mark Lawson . Sapulpatimes.com . 2018-05-29 . 2020-01-12.
  3. Web site: Forman . Carmen . Who is and isn't running for the Oklahoma Legislature in 2022? What you should know . 2024-02-21 . The Oklahoman . en-US.
  4. Web site: Choquette . Micah . 2020-11-02 . Get to know your candidate: Mark Lawson . 2024-02-21 . Sapulpa Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2020-11-21 . Oklahoma House Republicans Encourage Arizona Lawmakers to Interfere in 2020 Election . 2024-02-21 . Public Radio Tulsa . en.
  6. Web site: Who voted for (or against) Oklahoma's abortion bill? The state's House deep in controversy . 2024-02-21 . The Oklahoman . en-US.