Mark Mann (politician) explained

State Senate:Oklahoma
District:46th
Term Start:November 13, 2024
Predecessor:Kay Floyd
Office2:Member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board
Term Start2:May 8, 2017
Term End2:2024
Predecessor2:Paula Lewis
Party:Democratic

Mark Mann is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 46th district since 2024. He previously represented the 4th district of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board from 2017 to 2024.

Oklahoma City Public School Board

Prior to running for office, Mark Mann owned an insurance agency and worked for the Oklahoma Department of Education.[1] On May 8, 2017, he was appointed to represent the 4th district of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board to replace Paula Lewis.[2] He was reelected without opposition in 2018 and 2020.[3] [4]

Oklahoma Senate

In 2024, Mann announced a campaign for the 46th district of the Oklahoma Senate to succeed Kay Floyd. He faced Sam Wargin Grimaldo in the Democratic primary.[5] Mann won over 52% of the primary vote.[6] He defeated Republican candidate Charles Barton and independent David Pilchman in the general election.[7] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Willert . Tim . Open Oklahoma City school board seat draws six applicants . November 22, 2024 . . May 1, 2017.
  2. News: Willert . Tim . OKC school board appoints new member . November 22, 2024 . . May 9, 2024.
  3. News: Willert . Tim . Final day of filing period quiet . November 22, 2024 . . December 7, 2017.
  4. News: Martinez-Keel . Nuria . School board candidates mostly unopposed in 2020 elections . November 22, 2024 . . December 5, 2019.
  5. News: Carter . M. Scott . Mann, Grimaldo leading four-man contest in Senate District 46 race . November 22, 2024 . . June 15, 2024.
  6. News: Carter . M. Scott . Oklahoma primary elections 2024: Key races put state Senate leadership in turmoil . November 22, 2024 . . June 18, 2024.
  7. News: Carter . M. Scott . Election results for Oklahoma Senate races: New lawmakers on track to win . November 22, 2024 . . November 5, 2024.
  8. News: Young . Molly . Evans . Murray . At least 7 Oklahoma superintendents are refusing to show Ryan Walters' video to students . November 22, 2024 . . November 18, 2024.