David Holt (politician)

Holt shaking hands at the Bethany, OK Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2011

David Holt
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 30th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2010
Preceded by	Glenn Coffee
Personal details
Born	March 10, 1979 Oklahoma City, OK
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Rachel
Children	George, Margaret
Residence	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Alma mater	George Washington University, Oklahoma City University
Occupation	Attorney
Committees	Business & Commerce (Vice Chair), Rules, Transportation, Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Redistricting (Vice Chair), Joint Water Committee
Religion	Episcopalian
Website	Campaign website

David Holt (born March 10, 1979) is an American politician who serves as Oklahoma State Senator from the 30th district, which includes portions of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The Village, Oklahoma, Bethany, Oklahoma, and Warr Acres, Oklahoma.

Personal life

Holt was born and raised in northwest Oklahoma City, with family roots in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. His grandfather was once director of the Model Cities Program in McAlester, Oklahoma. ^[1] After graduating from Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City, Holt earned a B.A. from George Washington University. There, he served as a sports editor for The GW Hatchet.

Holt also has a Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University, and is an attorney with Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard in Oklahoma City. He is also an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University. ^[2]

Holt is married to Rachel, and they have two children, George and Margaret. Holt is a member of the Osage Nation.^[3]

Holt has served on numerous civic boards in the Oklahoma City area.^[3] His most notable local involvement was as president of the board of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park from 2005 to 2008, during which time he spearheaded a relocation to downtown Oklahoma City. ^[4]

Previous public service

Holt served in the Office of the U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, and was an assistant to the Speaker on September 11, 2001.^[5] He then served in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs under President George W. Bush.^[3]

Holt returned to Oklahoma full-time in 2004 and served as Oklahoma’s coordinator to re-elect Bush in 2004. Holt then served U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe and Lt. Governor Mary Fallin before becoming Chief of Staff to Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett in 2006, where he served until his election to the Oklahoma State Senate.^[3] Holt was Cornett's Chief of Staff when Oklahoma City successfully lobbied for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.

Senate career

Holt was elected to the Senate on July 27, 2010 with 64 percent of the vote in the Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election. He took office on November 16, 2010. He succeeded Glenn Coffee, the first Republican Senate President Pro Tempore in Oklahoma history.^[3]

On his first day of office, Holt was elected to the Senate Leadership as Majority Caucus Vice Chair. ^[6] He was also named Vice Chair of the Senate Business & Commerce Committee and Vice Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee.^[3] His first session was notable for his efforts to lower the Oklahoma income tax,^[7] and to reform binding arbitration, the process by which Oklahoma municipalities negotiate contracts with their government unions.^[8] In his first session, Holt was named "Most Shining Legislator" in one local publication. ^[9]

Election results

2010 Oklahoma State Senate District 30 election[10]
	Republican	David Holt	5,125	63.59%
	Republican	Matt Jackson	2,934	36.41%
Turnout			8,059
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%

References

1. ^ ""Grandad"". David Holt blog. http://votedavidholt.com/blog/?p=1058. Retrieved 2011-10-27. 
2. ^ ""OCU President Robert Henry and Senator David Holt to Teach Honors Class"". Oklahoma City University. http://www.okcu.edu/news/?id=5373. Retrieved 2011-11-10. 
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f} "Senator David Holt - District 30". Oksenate.gov. http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/biographies/holt_bio.aspx. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
4. ^ ""Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park to take new stage downtown"". City of Oklahoma City. http://www.okc.gov/news/2006_12/shakespeare.html. Retrieved 2011-09-03. 
5. ^ ""Remembering 9/11: Locals recall tragic day, almost 10 years later"". OKC Friday. http://okcfriday.com/remembering-locals-recall-tragic-day-almost-years-later-p6257-92.htm. Retrieved 2011-10-27. 
6. ^ "Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team". OKSenate.gov. 2010-11-16. http://www.oksenate.gov/news/press_releases/press_releases_2010/pr20101116b.html. Retrieved 2011-06-03. 
7. ^ "Now is the time to schedule more tax cuts". NewsOK.com. 2011-02-05. http://newsok.com/now-is-the-time-to-schedule-more-tax-cuts/article/3538119. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
8. ^ "Labor union debate heats up in Oklahoma Legislature". NewsOK.com. 2011-04-03. http://newsok.com/labor-union-debate-heats-up-in-oklahoma-legislature/article/3554907. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
9. ^ "Mid-session legislative awards". Oklahoma Gazette. 2011-04-06. http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/article-11242-mid-session-legislative-awards.html. Retrieved 2011-06-15. 
10. ^ "SUMMARY RESULTS: Primary Election -- July 27, 2010". Oklahoma State Election Board. http://www.ok.gov/elections/support/10pri.html. Retrieved 2011-05-24. 

External links

• Campaign website
• Oklahoma Senate website

Political offices
Preceded by Glenn Coffee	Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 30th District 2010 –	Succeeded by Incumbent

Persondata
Name	Holt, David
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	March 10, 1979
Place of birth	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Date of death
Place of death