Eddy Dempsey

Eddy Dempsey
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Johnny Tadlock
Personal details
Born	James Dempsey
Political party	Republican
Education	Southeastern Oklahoma State University (BA)

Eddy Dempsey is an American politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 1st district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Dempsey is a native of Valliant, Oklahoma. After studying mathematics at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College for one year, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in parks and recreation and leisure studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.[1]

Career

After graduating from college, Dempsey worked as an I&E technician, pipe-fitter, and gas and chemical technician. From 2013 to 2019, he was a field representative for Congressman Markwayne Mullin. Dempsey also owns a small farm in Valliant. He was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2][3]

Electoral history

2020 Oklahoma House of Representatives District 1 primary election[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eddy Dempsey	1,784	60.3
	Republican	Eric Ensley	1,175	39.7
Total votes			2,959	100.00
	Republican hold

2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives District 1 primary election[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Eddy Dempsey	2,272	74.9
	Republican	David Chapman	762	25.1
Total votes			3,034	100.00
	Republican hold

References

1. "Oklahoma State Rep. Eddy Dempsey - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
2. "Representative Eddy Dempsey - Oklahoma House of Representatives". www.okhouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
3. "Eddy Dempsey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-01.