Mark Mann (politician)

Mark Mann
Mann in 2024
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 46th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 13, 2024
Preceded byKay Floyd
Member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board from the 4th District
In office
May 8, 2017 – 2024
Preceded byPaula Lewis
Succeeded byDana Meister
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

Mark Mann is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 46th district since 2024. He previously represented the 4th district of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board from 2017 to 2024.

Oklahoma City Public School Board

Prior to running for office, Mark Mann owned an insurance agency and worked for the Oklahoma Department of Education.[1] On May 8, 2017, he was appointed to represent the 4th district of the Oklahoma City Public Schools board to replace Paula Lewis.[2] He was reelected without opposition in 2018 and 2020.[3][4]

Oklahoma Senate

In 2024, Mann announced a campaign for the 46th district of the Oklahoma Senate to succeed Kay Floyd. He faced Sam Wargin Grimaldo in the Democratic primary.[5] Mann won over 52% of the primary vote.[6] He defeated Republican candidate Charles Barton and independent David Pilchman in the general election.[7] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[8]

Electoral history

2024 Oklahoma Senate 46th district Democratic primary special election[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Mann 1,598 52.7%
Democratic Sam Wargin Grimaldo 1,435 47.3%
Total votes 3,033 100%
2024 Oklahoma Senate 46th district special election[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Mann 12,722 60.4%
Republican Charles Barton 7,228 34.3%
Independent David Pilchman 1,107 5.3%
Total votes 21,057 100%

References

  1. ^ Willert, Tim (May 1, 2017). "Open Oklahoma City school board seat draws six applicants". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Willert, Tim (May 9, 2024). "OKC school board appoints new member". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Willert, Tim (December 7, 2017). "Final day of filing period quiet". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Martinez-Keel, Nuria (December 5, 2019). "School board candidates mostly unopposed in 2020 elections". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Carter, M. Scott (June 15, 2024). "Mann, Grimaldo leading four-man contest in Senate District 46 race". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Carter, M. Scott (June 18, 2024). "Oklahoma primary elections 2024: Key races put state Senate leadership in turmoil". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Carter, M. Scott (November 5, 2024). "Election results for Oklahoma Senate races: New lawmakers on track to win". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Young, Molly; Evans, Murray (November 18, 2024). "At least 7 Oklahoma superintendents are refusing to show Ryan Walters' video to students". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "June 18, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "November 5, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.