Chuck Hoskin

Chuck Hoskin
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Preceded by Joe Eddins
Personal details
Born January 29, 1952(1952-01-29)
Claremore, Oklahoma
Political party Democratic Party
Spouse(s) Stephanie
Children Amy, Charles, Jr., Amelia
Alma mater Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Northeastern State University
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Navy

Chuck Hoskin is a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district, which includes parts of Craig, Mayes, and Rogers counties.[1]

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Personal life

Hoskin was born in 1952 in Claremore, Oklahoma. After graduating from Vinita High School in 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed on the USS Independence until his honorable discharge. After the Navy, he received his AA degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and his BA and M.Ed from Northeastern State University. Before being elected to the House, he served as an administrator for Locust Grove Public Schools in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. He is married to Stephanie and has 3 children, Amy, Charles, Jr., and Amelia.

Senate career

Hoskin was elected to the House in 2006, defeating Republican Wayland Smalley in the 2006 election, after incumbent Joe Eddins retired.

He serves on the Appropriations & Budget, Public Safety, Veterans & Military Affairs committees, as well as the Redistricting Eastern Oklahoma Subcommittee and the Joint Committee on Appropriations & Budget.

Election results

2006 Oklahoma State House District 6 election[2]
Democratic Chuck Hoskin 6,334 60.96%
Republican Wayland Smalley 4,057 39.04%
Turnout 10,391
Party Candidate Votes % ±%

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