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
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] He currently serves as a whip for the Democratic caucus.

Early life

Hoskin was born on January 29, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma.[2]

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.[2] Before being elected to office, 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.[3] Along with being an elected official, Hoskin is also the chief of staff to principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Bill John Baker.

Political career

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

Hoskin 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

2014 Oklahoma State House District 6 election[4]
Democratic Chuck Hoskin 5,409 59.7%
Republican Marshall Scott McGuire 3,647 40.3%
Turnout 9,056
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
2006 Oklahoma State House District 6 election[5]
Democratic Chuck Hoskin 6,334 60.96%
Republican Wayland Smalley 4,057 39.04%
Turnout 10,391
Party Candidate Votes % ±%

References

  1. "Oklahoma House of Representatives - Member's Page". Oklahoma House of Representatives. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Chuck Hoskin's Political Summary, Project Vote Smart (accessed February 28, 2014)
  3. "Chuck Hoskin Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  4. "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election -- November 4, 2014". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  5. "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election -- November 7, 2006". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved May 25, 2011.