Charles Ford (Oklahoma politician)

Charles Ford (August 2, 1931 – September 1, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1966 to 1982 and the Oklahoma Senate from 1982 to 2005.

Charles Ford
Minority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
1991–1992
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 25th district
In office
1982–2005
Succeeded byMike Mazzei
Assistant Minority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1979–1981
Minority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1971–1972
Minority Whip of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1969–1970
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 80th district
In office
1966–1982
Preceded byPeyton Breckridge
Succeeded byJim Forrester
Personal details
BornAugust 2, 1931
Tulsa, Oklahoma
DiedSeptember 1, 2021(2021-09-01) (aged 90)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpousePatricia
Children4
RelativesRoss Ford (Nephew)
ResidenceTulsa, Oklahoma

Ford holds the record as the longest serving Republican member of the Oklahoma Legislature.[1] He was the second longest serving member of the Oklahoma Legislature behind Democratic State Senator Gene Stipe.[2]

Ford also served in leadership roles during his tenure such as House minority whip from 1969 to 1970, House minority floor leader from 1971 to 1972, House assistant minority floor leader from 1979 to 1981, and minority leader in the Senate from 1991 to 1992.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Raache, Hicham (1 September 2021). "Charles Ford, Oklahoma's longest serving Republican state legislator, dies at age 90". KFOR News 4. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  2. ^ Krehbiel, Randy (3 September 2021). "Longtime Tulsa lawmaker Charles Ford dead at age 90". Tulsa World. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  3. ^ Ford, Ross. "Speaker and Rep. Ross Ford Comment on Passing of Longtime Legislator Charles Ford". okhouse.gov. Oklahoma State Legislature. Retrieved 16 June 2022.