Kelly E. Hines

Kelly Hines
Hines in 2024
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 47th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 13, 2024
Preceded byGreg Treat
Personal details
BornWhitesboro, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationEast Central University
American Public University
United States Army War College
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1985–2019
RankColonel

Kelly E. Hines is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 47th district since 2024.

Biography

Kelly Hines was raised in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, and he joined the Oklahoma National Guard in 1985. He graduated from East Central University and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1992. He later earned master's degrees from American Public University and the United States Army War College.[1] He retired as a colonel after 32 years in 2019.[2][1]

In 2024, Hines ran for the 47th district of the Oklahoma Senate in a Republican primary against Aaron Curry and Jenny Schmitt.[3] He advanced to a runoff alongside Schmitt which he won with over 60% of the vote.[4] He defeated Democratic candidate Erin Brewer with over 52% of the vote.[5] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[1]

Electoral history

2024 Oklahoma Senate 47th district Republican primary[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kelly E. Hines 1,889 37.5%
Republican Jenny Schmitt 1,579 31.4%
Republican Aaron Curry 1,568 31.1%
Total votes 5,036 100%
2024 Oklahoma Senate 47th district Republican runoff[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kelly E. Hines 3,336 60.3%
Republican Jenny Schmitt 2,195 39.7%
Total votes 5,531 100%
2024 Oklahoma Senate 47th district general election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kelly E. Hines 20,952 53.0%
Democratic Erin Brewer 18,621 47.0%
Total votes 39,573 100%

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kelly Hines takes Senate oath of office". oksenate.gov. Oklahoma Senate. November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Gerard, Jordan (August 24, 2024). "Senate District 47 candidates ready to race for Pro Tem Treat's seat". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Ndisabiye, Sasha (June 19, 2024). "Edmond lodging tax hike passes, Stinson reelected, SD 47 heads to GOP runoff". NonDoc. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Garcia, Brianna (August 28, 2024). "Oklahoma County GOP voters choose Hines in SD47 runoff". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Richardson, Xavier (November 6, 2024). "Republican Kelly Hines wins State Senate District 47". KFOR-TV. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "June 18, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "August 27 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "November 5, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.