Jabar Shumate

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Jabar Shumate
Senator, Oklahoma Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
2012
Preceded by Judy Eason McIntyre
Constituency 11th District
Oklahoma State Representative
In office
2004–2012
Preceded by Judy Eason McIntyre
Succeeded by Kevin Matthews
Constituency 73rd House District
Personal details
Born (1976-01-26) 26 January 1976
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

Jabar Shumate is a Democratic Party politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is a current member of the Oklahoma Senate and a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Early life and career

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.[1] During his time at the university, he served as student body president.[2]

Political career

Since his election, Shumate has worked on education reform and health issues. He co-authored a study to look at ways to incentivize healthier foods in urban Tulsa neighborhoods.[3] He has also held leadership positions in the Oklahoma legislative black caucus.[4]

Shumate had a tough 2010 primary, edging out a primary opponent after education unions threw their support behind his opponent.[5]

Shumate left the Oklahoma House of Representatives to run for a state Senate seat.[6] He faced a member of the Tulsa City council in a 2012 primary for the state Senate seat vacated by Judy Eason McIntyre.[7]

Personal life

Shumate married Jillian Leggett on November 12, 2011, after proposing to her at his church on February 13, 2011.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Jabar Shumate Bio, VoteSmart.org. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
  2. ↑ 119 new lawmakers sworn in, Tulsa World.
  3. ↑ Officials seek incentives to bring grocers to Oklahoma, The Oklahoman. Published Nov. 2, 2009.
  4. ↑ Associated Press. Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus announces leaders, The Oklahoman.
  5. ↑ Jabar Shumate survived 'all-out face-to-face fight' with unions, CapitolBeatOK.com. Published Oct. 29, 2010.
  6. ↑ Departing Oklahoma representatives, The Oklahoman. Published June 24, 2012.
  7. ↑ Longtime leaders Jabar Shuamate and Joe Williams to face off in Senate District 11 Democratic primary, Tulsa World. Published June 6, 2012.
  8. ↑ Meet Jabar Shumate, Tulsa World.

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Members of the Oklahoma State Senate
   
  1.    Charles Wyrick (D)
  2.    Sean Burrage (D)
  3.    Wayne Shaw (R)
  4.    Mark Allen (R)
  5.    Jerry Ellis (D)
  6.    Josh Brecheen (R)
  7.    Larry Boggs (R)
  8.    Roger Ballenger (D)
  9.    Earl Garrison (D)
  10.    Eddie Fields (R)
  11.    Jabar Shumate (D)
  12.    Brian Bingman (R)
  1.    Susan Paddack (D)
  2.    Frank Simpson (R)
  3.    Rob Standridge (R)
  4.    John Sparks (D)
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  6.    Kim David (R)
  7.    Patrick Anderson (R)
  8.    Ann J. "AJ" Gay Griffin (R)
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  10.    Rob Johnson (R)
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  8.    Randy Bass (D)
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  9.    Kyle Loveless (R)
  10.    Al McAffrey (D)
  11.    Greg Treat (R)
  12.    Constance Johnson (D)
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