John Kane (politician)

John Kane
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 16, 2022
Preceded by	Wendi Stearman
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.
Education	University of Kansas Texas Christian University

John Kane is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 11th district since November 16, 2022.

Early life and education

John Kane was raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.[1] He graduated from College High School in Bartlesville in 1978 before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas.[2] Kane later attended Texas Christian University's ranch management program.[3]

Private sector career

Kane started his career in the banking industry.[4] He later joined his father's cattle company, Kane Cattle Company in 1986.[3][2] The ranching company is currently run by Kane and his son. Since 2015, he has served as the president of the Lyon Foundation. He served on the board of Community State Bank in Coffeyville, Kansas.[2] Kane is a member of the boards of directors for the Bartlesville Public School Foundation and the Bartlesville Sports Commission.[2]

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission

Kane was appointed to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission in 2021 by Governor Kevin Stitt.[3] He resigned that same year to run for a seat in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[5]

Oklahoma House of Representatives

2022 campaign

Main article: 2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election

Kane launched his campaign for Oklahoma's 11th house district in August 2021, challenging incumbent Wendi Stearman.[3] Kane defeated Stearman in the June primary election with 56% of the vote.[1] There was no general election, since only Republican candidates filed for the seat.[6] He was sworn in November 16, 2022.[7]

References

1. Creager, Daisy (28 June 2022). "John Kane wins State House District 11 in Oklahoma primary election, ousting Stearman". Examiner-Enterprise. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
2. Archer, Kim (26 August 2021). "Bartlesville native John B. Kane to challenge Rep. Wendi Stearman for Oklahoma House seat". Examiner-Enterprise. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
3. "John B. Kane to Run for House District 11 Seat in 2022". KWON. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
4. Brinkman, Bennett (27 June 2022). "House District 11 candidates disagree about the role of government". NonDoc. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
5. "REPRESENTATIVE JOHN KANE DISTRICT 11 - REPUBLICAN". okhouse.gov. Oklahoma House of Representatives. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
6. "John Kane (Oklahoma)". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
7. "House Members Take Oaths of Office". Oklahoma Farm Report. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.