Brian Guthrie is an American politician who has represented the 25th district of the Oklahoma Senate since 2024.

Brian Guthrie
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 25th district
Assumed office
November 13, 2024
Preceded byJoe Newhouse
Mayor of Bixby, Oklahoma
In office
2019 – November 2024
Bixby, Oklahoma City Councilor
In office
2011 – November 2024
Personal details
BornTulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materTulsa Community College

Life and career

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Guthrie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Community College, earning his associate's degree in 2002.[1] He started a construction company before transitioning into real estate flipping. In 2011, he was appointed to the Bixby city council and he was elected mayor in 2019.[2]

In 2024, Guthrie ran for the Oklahoma Senate's 25th district to succeed Joe Newhouse. He was endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in the Republican primary election.[2] In June 2024, Guthrie defeated Jeff Boatman in the primary election.[3] In November 2024, he defeated former state representative Karen Gaddis in the general election, winning 67 percent of the votes.[4] He assumed office on November 13, 2024.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Guthrie". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b McNutt, Michael (June 15, 2024). "Bixby mayor, House member seek GOP nomination for open Senate District 25". NonDoc. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "2024 Oklahoma Republican Primary Elections Results - State Senate District 25". The Oklahoman. June 18, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "2024 Oklahoma State Senate General Election Results". The Oklahoman. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Hoberock, Barbara (November 13, 2024). "Oklahoma state senators take oath of office". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved November 14, 2024.