Wayne Earl Shaw is an American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He represented the 3rd district in the Oklahoma State Senate from 2012 to 2020.
Wayne Shaw | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2012 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Blake Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Anna (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Grove, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | Lamar University, Lincoln Christian University, Fuller Seminary |
| Occupation | educator, pastor |
Early life and career edit
Shaw earned a bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from Lamar University.[1] Shaw earned a master's degree in Ministry from Lincoln Christian University.[1][2] After earning his degree in education, Shaw taught at a public school in Arkansas. According to Fox News, he is a retired football referee. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.[2] Shaw is senior pastor of First Christian Church in Grove.[1] Shaw and his wife, Anna have 3 children.[1]
Oklahoma Senate (2012–2020) edit
Shaw was a Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing the 3rd district.[a] He was initially elected in November 2011.[3] He served in the 54th Oklahoma Legislature, 55th Oklahoma Legislature, 56th Oklahoma Legislature, and 57th Oklahoma Legislature.
57th Legislature edit
Shaw sponsored a bill in the state senate (SB 1016) to require that all public schools and buildings in the state should display a framed image or poster containing the national motto "In God We Trust," along with a representation of both the U.S. and Oklahoma flags. The bill specified that the required signage would be funded by donations or funds from voluntary contributions to local schools.[4] Shaw lost the 2020 Republican primary to Blake Stephens.[5]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blake Stephens | 4,028 | 60.41 | |
| Republican | Wayne Shaw (Incumbent) | 2,891 | 39.59 | |
| Total votes | 7,303 | 100.0% | ||
Notes edit
- ^ District 3 includes parts of Adair County, Cherokee County, Delaware County, Mayes County and Rogers County.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Wayne Shaw". votesmart.org. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Love, Ryan. "Know Your Reps: Oklahoma District 3 Senator Wayne Shaw. Fox23 News. October 10, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2099.
- ^ http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/biographies/shaw_bio.aspx
- ^ Bauman, Anna. "Oklahoma Senate committee considers bill that would require 'In God We Trust' motto in public schools." OU Daily February 19, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2019.
- ^ Cuccia, Annemarie (30 June 2020). "Three GOP senators head to runoff, Wayne Shaw loses". NonDoc. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "OK Election Results June 30 2020". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 18 April 2021.