David Lloyd McLain is an Oklahoma pastor and businessman who served as chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party from 2019 to 2021.[1] He previously served as chairman of the Tulsa County Republican Party,[2] and was a 2016 special election candidate for District 34 of the Oklahoma Senate, where he received 43.7% of the vote against Democrat J.J. Dossett.[3]

David McLain
Chair of the Oklahoma Republican Party
In office
April 6, 2019 – April 10, 2021
Preceded byPam Pollard
Succeeded byJohn R. Bennett
Personal details
Born (1970-06-23) June 23, 1970 (age 54)
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy

Career

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David is a resident of Skiatook, Oklahoma and a veteran of the United States Navy. He operates a small construction business and has volunteered for several Republican campaigns across Oklahoma. David is also a pastor who attends Immanuel Baptist Church in Skiatook, Oklahoma.[4]

Personal life

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David and his wife Alee have been married for more than 26 years and have 3 children.

References

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  1. ^ "State Republicans pick chairman, adopt platform seeking sanctions for teacher walkouts". Oklahoman.com. 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  2. ^ World, Randy Krehbiel Tulsa. "Tulsa County GOP Chairman David McLain wants to polish party 'facets'". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  3. ^ Emeritus, Josh McBee, ed. (2016-01-13). "Democrat J.J. Dossett wins Owasso's Senate District 34". NonDoc. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
  4. ^ OTU (2019-01-11). "David McLain Announces for State Chair". Oklahoma Tax Payers Unite. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
Party political offices
Preceded by Chair of the Oklahoma Republican Party
2019–2021
Succeeded by