Mike Kelley (Oklahoma politician)
Mike Kelley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| Assumed office November 20, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rhonda Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bethany, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Oklahoma |
Mike Kelley is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 60th district since 2024.
Biography
[edit]Mike Kelley was born and raised in Bethany.[1] He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and started working as a firefighter in 1986.[2][3] He was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 157 and responded to the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.[4]
In 2024, Kelley ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives to succeed Rhonda Baker in representing the 60th district. He faced Ron Lynch, Toni Pratt Reid, and Jason Warner in the Republican primary.[4] He advanced to a runoff election alongside Lynch which he won with 65% of the vote.[5][6] He assumed office on November 20, 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Gerard, Jordan (August 24, 2024). "Two candidates vie in runoff election for Rep. Rhonda Baker's seat". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mike Kelley (Oklahoma)". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "Retired Oklahoma City fire fighter running for Oklahoma State House District 60 - IAFF". International Association of Fire Fighters. April 26, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Brinkman, Bennett (June 11, 2024). "Replacing Rep. Rhonda Baker, GOP primary to decide House District 60". NonDoc. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Derksen, Cheyenne (June 20, 2024). "Ron Lynch, Mike Kelley forced into runoff for Oklahoma House District 60". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Brinkman, Bennett (August 28, 2024). "Oklahoma legislative runoffs see 4 candidates win outright, 6 head to general election". NonDoc. Retrieved November 25, 2024.