Steve Kouplen (born February 5, 1951) is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 24th district from 2008 to 2018.[1][2]

Steve Kouplen
Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
October 25, 2017 – November 15, 2018
Preceded byScott Inman
Succeeded byEmily Virgin
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
November 18, 2008 – November 15, 2018
Preceded byDale Turner
Succeeded byLogan Phillips
Personal details
Born (1951-02-05) February 5, 1951 (age 73)
Beggs, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationOklahoma State University, Stillwater (BS, MS)

Oklahoma House of Representatives

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On November 6, 2018, he was defeated by Republican Logan Phillips.[3]

USDA's Farm Service Agency

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On January 20, 2022, Kouplen was appointed the executive director of the USDA's Farm Service Agency in Oklahoma.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kouplen announces candidacy for representative". Theadanews.com. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  2. ^ "Representative Steve Kouplen". Okhouse.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  3. ^ Savage, Tres (2018-11-17). "Logan Phillips spent $0, beat top OK House Democrat". Nondoc.com. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
  4. ^ Casteel, Chris (20 January 2022). "Biden taps former Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Steve Kouplen for USDA job in Oklahoma". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
2017–2018
Succeeded by