Markwayne Mullin
| Markwayne Mullin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Dan Boren |
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| Born | July 26, 1977 Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christie |
| Residence | Westville, Oklahoma |
| Occupation | Plumber, rancher |
| Religion | Pentecostal |
| Website | Representative Markwayne Mullin |
Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman who has been the United States Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district since 2013. He owns several successful businesses, including Mullin Plumbing, which he took over from his father when he was 20 years old. Mullin, a member of the Republican Party, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2012 elections, succeeding Dan Boren.
Early life, education, and business career
Mullin was born on July 26, 1977 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He graduated from Stilwell High School in Stilwell, Oklahoma.[2] He attended Missouri Valley College in 1996.[1]
Mullin took over the family business, Mullin Plumbing, from his father at age 20, when his father fell ill.[2] When Mullin took over the business, they had six employees and had over $500,000 in debt. He expanded the company into a statewide business with more than 100 workers.[3] Mullin owns several other businesses, including Mullin Properties, Mullin Farms, and Mullin Services.[4] Mullin received his Associate in Applied Science in construction technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in 2010.[1] He hosts a local radio talk-show on home improvement.[1]
U.S. House of Representatives
2012 election
Incumbent Democrat U.S. Congressman Dan Boren decided to retire in 2012.[5] Mullin declared his candidacy for the 2012 elections to the United States House of Representatives to represent Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in September 2011. In the six-candidate Republican primary, Mullin ranked first with 42% of the vote, failing to reach the 50% threshold. State Representative George Faught ranked second with 22% of the vote.[6] In the run-off primary election, Mullin defeated Faught 57%-43%.[7][8]
The 2nd has historically been a classic "Yellow Dog" Democratic district. However, it has steadily trended Republican as Tulsa's suburbs have spilled into the northern portion of the district. Additionally, it has always had a strong social conservative tint. In 2008, it gave John McCain his largest margin in the state. For these reasons, Mullin was thought to have a good chance of winning the election. In the general election, Mullin defeated Democrat Rob Wallace, a former District Attorney, 57%-38%.[9] He became the first Republican to represent the district since Tom Coburn in 2001,[10] and only the second since 1921.
Tenure
Mullin has vowed to serve no more than six years (three terms) in Congress.[3] He does not consider himself a traditional politician; his campaign slogan was "A rancher. A businessman. Not a politician!"
As a freshman congressman, Mullin has been critical of the special treatment received by members of Congress, and the questionable budgetary practices of the federal government.
On January 20, 2013, CNN Politics Political Ticker stated that death threats have been made, of some type, for as yet unspecified motives, against Mullin and his family. Law enforcement authorities reportedly considered the threats credibly serious enough due to their nature to take precautions to ensure his and his family's safety. The FBI, local law enforcement, and the U.S. Capitol Police are investigating.[11]
Committee assignments
Souce: [1]
Personal life
Mullin is Pentecostal. He and his wife, Christie, live in Westville, a few miles from the Arkansas border, and have three children.[1] He is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, and is one of two Native Americans in the 113th Congress. The other Native American is fellow Oklahoma Republican Tom Cole, a member of the Chickasaw Nation.
References
- ^ a b c d e November 7, 2012 (1977-07-26). "Markwayne Mullin". Roll Call. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b "Markwayne Mullin Tapped to Give National Republican Address | .Politics". Blog.newsok.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b Talley, Tim (November 7, 2012). "Republican Mullin wins eastern Okla. US House seat". seattlepi.com (Hearst Newspapers). Associated Press. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Markwayne Mullin wins District 2 Congressional seat". KJRH 2 (Scripps TV Station Group). November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Markwayne Mullin makes Congressional bid official". www.krmg.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=735568
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=771199
- ^ State Election Results, Runoff, Oklahoma State Elections Board.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=705055
- ^ Krehbiel, Mark (November 7, 2012). "Republican Markwayne Mullin voted into 2nd District Seat". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/20/freshman-congressman-receives-death-threats/?iref=obinsite
External links
- Representative Markwayne Mullin official U.S. House site
- Markwayne Mullin for Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Ballotpedia
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Voting record at The Washington Post
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Dan Boren |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district 2013-Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Luke Messer R-Indiana |
United States Representatives by seniority 407th |
Succeeded by Patrick Murphy D-Florida |
