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Representative
Mark McCullough
Mark McCullough on the House Floor Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 30th districtIncumbent Assumed office
2006Preceded by Brian Bingman Constituency 30th House District Personal details Born August 7, 1967
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USANationality American Political party Republican Spouse(s) Charlotte McCullough Children Everett and Clayton Residence Sapulpa, Oklahoma Alma mater Oklahoma State University University of Tulsa Occupation Businessman Profession Attorney at Law Religion Southern Baptist Website http://reelectmccullough.com/ Mark McCullough (born August 7, 1967) is an American businessman, attorney, and Republican politician from Oklahoma. McCullough is the Representative for District 30 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House District 30 encompasses Sapulpa, Mounds, Kiefer, Glenpool, and outlying areas. He has appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee and the Apportions & Budget Judiciary Committee. Additionally, McCullough has served as a member of the Administrative Rules & Government Oversight, Aerospace & Technology, Government Modernization, Judiciary & Public Safety, and the Health Committee.[1]
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Early life
Mark McCullough was born in Sapulpa, OK on August 7, 1967. McCullough graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1985 and earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 1989. After receiving a master's degree in technology education from OSU in 1992, McCullough joined the United States Peace Corps.[2] McCullough was stationed in Botswana, as a high school teacher.
Law career
Mark McCullough speaks with elementary students in the House Gallery
Mark McCullough earned a Juris Doctor Degree in 1998 from the University of Tulsa. McCullough served as an Assistant Attorney General of Illinois. In 2001, McCullough began work as Deputy Prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit of the Indianapolis, Indiana Prosecutor's Office. Upon being elected to the legislature in 2006, McCullough opened up a solo law practice in Sapulpa concentrating in Estate Planning.[2]
State Representative
In July 2006, Mark McCullough faced a three-way Republican primary. McCullough won the primary and advanced to the general election where he defeated Democratic Party candidate Melinda Johnson Ryan. McCullough became only the second Republican in the history of House District 30 to be elected to the legislature. In 2008, McCullough sought re-election and faced-off against former Sapulpa Public Schools Superintendent, Joe Crowder. McCullough won re-election, defeating the Democrat challenger 63 to 37 percent. In 2010 general election, McCullough received the largest percentage of vote for a Republican in the history of the district, defeating Donna Marie Vogelpohl 76 to 24 percent.
Committee memberships
As of the 53rd Oklahoma Legislature, Mark McCullough is a member of the following committees:
- A&B Judiciary, Vice Chair
- Administrative Rules and Government Oversight
- Government Modernization
- Judiciary
Legislation
McCullough has actively pushed for legislation to streamline state services directed at preserving Oklahoma's families and lowering the cost of family fragmentation to the state.[3] In addition, McCullough has authored several measures targeted towards reforming Oklahoma's Workers' Compensation System.[4] In an effort to reduce legal costs and provide greater government transparency, the Sapulpa attorney has also put forth numerous proposals aimed at reforming the way the state handles legal services, particularly the hiring of outside attorneys.[5] McCullough has also authored several bills focused on recycling and waste management.[6] In 2010, the Republican introduced 22 bills and resolutions, but none became law. McCullough said passing bills is supposed to be challenging, stating, "We set this up to be intentionally difficult."[7]
Personal life
McCullough is married to his wife Charlotte, and they have two children: Everett and Clayton. The McCulloughs are active members of Sapulpa First Baptist Church.[2] McCullough is also a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Sapulpa Kiwanis, Creek County Bar Association, and the Sapulpa Parenting Education Program.
Election history
November 2, 2010, Election results for Oklahoma State Representative for District 30 Candidates Party Votes % Mark McCullough Republican Party 7,726 75.85% Donna Marie Vogelpohl Democratic Party 2,460 24.15% Source:[8] See also
- Brian Bingman
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Oklahoma Constitution
References
- ^ Official Oklahoma State House of Representatives website
- ^ a b c Campaign Website
- ^ Oklahoma House of Representatives - Latest Media News Story (Esc to Close)
- ^ Oklahoma House of Representatives - News Story
- ^ McCullough says study shows legal costs could be saved | Tulsa Beacon
- ^ Oklahoma Current Campaigns | Campaign For Recycling
- ^ Representative says passing bills is supposed to be difficult | Tulsa World
- ^ SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election - November 2, 2010
External links
- http://reelectmccullough.com/index.htm
- http://okhouse.gov/District.aspx?District=30
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-E-McCullough/16354011276
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 53rd Legislature (2011-2013)
Speaker of the House: Kris Steele (R) • Speaker pro Tempore: Jeffrey W. Hickman (R) • Majority Leader: Dale DeWitt (R) • Minority Leader: Scott Inman (D)- Rusty Farley (R)
- John R. Bennett (R)
- James Lockhart (D)
- Mike Brown (D)
- Doug Cox (R)
- Chuck Hoskin (D)
- Larry Glenn (D)
- Ben Sherrer (D)
- Marty Quinn (R)
- Steve Martin (R)
- Earl Sears (R)
- Wade Rousselot (D)
- Jerry McPeak (D)
- George Faught (R)
- Ed Cannaday (D)
- Jerry Shoemaker (D)
- Brian Renegar (D)
- Donnie Conditt (D)
- R. C. Pruett (D)
- Paul D. Roan (D)
- Dustin Roberts (R)
- Wes Hilliard (D)
- Sue Tibbs (R)
- Steve Kouplen (D)
- Todd Thomsen (R)
- Kris Steele (R)
- Josh Cockroft (R)
- Tom Newell (R)
- Skye McNiel (R)
- Mark McCullough (R)
- Jason Murphey (R)
- Danny Morgan (D)
- Lee Denney (R)
- Cory Williams (D)
- Dennis Casey (R)
- Sean Roberts (R)
- Steve Vaughn (R)
- Dale DeWitt (R)
- Marian Cooksey (R)
- Mike Jackson (R)
- John Enns (R)
- Lisa Johnson Billy (R)
- Colby Schwartz (R)
- Emily Virgin (D)
- Aaron Stiles (R)
- Scott Martin (R)
- Leslie Osborn (R)
- Pat Ownbey (R)
- Tommy Hardin (R)
- Dennis Johnson (R)
- Corey Holland (R)
- Charles Ortega (R)
- Randy Terrill (R)
- Paul Wesselhoft (R)
- Todd Russ (R)
- Phil Richardson (R)
- Harold Wright (R)
- Jeffrey W. Hickman (R)
- Mike Sanders (R)
- Purcy Walker (D)
- Gus Blackwell (R)
- T. W. Shannon (R)
- Don Armes (R)
- Ann Coody (R)
- Joe Dorman (D)
- Jadine Nollan (R)
- Pam Peterson (R)
- Glen Mulready (R)
- Fred Jordan (R)
- Ron Peters (R)
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- Dan Kirby (R)
- David Brumbaugh (R)
- Eric Proctor (D)
- Jeannie McDaniel (D)
- Weldon Watson (R)
- Mike Ritze (R)
- Randy Grau (R)
- Guy Liebmann (R)
- Randy McDaniel (R)
- Sally Kern (R)
- David Dank (R)
- William Fourkiller (D)
- Jason Nelson (R)
- Al McAffrey (D)
- Rebecca Hamilton (D)
- Charles Key (R)
- Mike Reynolds (R)
- Richard Morrissette (D)
- Mike Christian (R)
- Scott Inman (D)
- Charlie Joyner (R)
- Lewis Moore (R)
- Mike Shelton (D)
- John Trebilcock (R)
- Anastasia Pittman (D)
- Elise Hall (R)
- Gary Banz (R)
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