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 | |
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Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
In office October 25, 2017 – November 15, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Scott Inman |
Succeeded by | Emily Virgin |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
In office November 18, 2008 – November 15, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Dale Turner |
Succeeded by | Logan Phillips |
Personal details | |
Born | Beggs, Oklahoma, U.S. | February 5, 1951
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater (BS, MS) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives
editOn November 6, 2018, he was defeated by Republican Logan Phillips.[3]
USDA's Farm Service Agency
editOn January 20, 2022, Kouplen was appointed the executive director of the USDA's Farm Service Agency in Oklahoma.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Kouplen announces candidacy for representative". Theadanews.com. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
- ^ "Representative Steve Kouplen". Okhouse.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
- ^ Savage, Tres (2018-11-17). "Logan Phillips spent $0, beat top OK House Democrat". Nondoc.com. Retrieved 2019-11-09.
- ^ 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.