Dan Kirby (born Danny Gene Kirby, April 14, 1958) is a Republican politician from Oklahoma and a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Kirby was first elected to his seat in 2008, replacing Republican Dennis Adkins, and was reelected four times.
Dan Kirby | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – March 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Adkins |
| Succeeded by | Karen Gaddis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1958 |
| Nationality | American Muscogee Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
In January 2017, two legislative assistants accused Kirby of sexual harassment; after a House panel recommended his expulsion from the Senate, Kirby resigned in March.[1][2]
In June 2023, Kirby was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a passenger on a motorbike Kirby was driving died in a crash in July 2022. Kirby was found to be at fault for the crash, and was driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and various prescription drugs.[3]
Electoral history edit
Kirby ran unopposed in the 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014 elections. In 2016, he defeated Democrat Karen Gaddis, receiving 59.56% of the vote; after his resignation, Gaddis won a special election to replace him.[4]
References edit
- ^ Clay, Nolan (January 19, 2017). "Former legislative assistant alleges Tulsa Rep. Dan Kirby repeatedly asked her for nude photos". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (February 5, 2017). "Update: Rep. Dan Kirby resigns amid sexual harassment controversy". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ "Federal Jury Convicts Tulsa Resident Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Indian Country" (Press release). Oklahoma: U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Oklahoma. July 5, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "Dan Kirby". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
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