Jabar Shumate

Representative
Jabar Shumate
Oklahoma State Representative
In office
2004 – Present
Constituency 73rd House District
Personal details
Born 26 January 1976 (1976-01-26) (age 36)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Jillian Leggett Shumate
Residence Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alma mater University of Oklahoma
Occupation Public Relations consultant
Religion Baptist, Metropolitan Baptist Church
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Jabar Shumate is a Democratic Party member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 73 since 2004. He currently serves as Assistant Democratic Floor Leader. Shumate was re-elected in 2008 to a third term.[1]

Early life and career

Jabar Shumate was born January 26, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in public affairs and administration.[2] During his time at the university, he served as Student Body President. Jabar has currently been linked to Jillian Leggett, an insurance professional in the Tulsa area.[3] On February 13, 2011, Jabar proposed to Jillian at his church. They were married November 12, 2011.

References

  1. ^ Oklahoma House Membership. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
  2. ^ Jabar Shumate Bio, VoteSmart.org. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
  3. ^ http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=16&articleid=20101117_16_A1_CUTLIN998701

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