Kyle Loveless is a former Republican politician from Oklahoma's 45th district including parts of Oklahoma City. He was elected to the Senate in 2012, replacing Steve Russell, and was reelected in 2016; Loveless ran unopposed in both races.[1]

Kyle Loveless
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 8, 2013 – April 27, 2017
Preceded bySteve Russell
Succeeded byPaul Rosino
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceOklahoma City, Oklahoma

In 2017, Loveless resigned while under criminal investigation for embezzling over $150,000 campaign funds which he used for personal use. He pled guilty to three felony charges and in a plea deal he agreed to pay over $15,000 in restitution, was sentenced to three years probation and banned from any kind of political work.[2][3]

In 2023, he was hired by WPA Intelligence, a polling firm.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kyle D. Loveless". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  2. ^ Clay, Nolan; Denwalt, Dale (April 27, 2017). "Oklahoma state Sen. Kyle Loveless resigns amid criminal investigation". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  3. ^ Clay, Noland (August 3, 2017). "Oklahoma ex-senator pleads guilty to embezzling campaign funds". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  4. ^ Krehbiel, Randy (July 2, 2023). "Political notebook: Tulsa County already recruiting 2024 poll workers". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2 July 2023.