Jabar Shumate
| Jabar Shumate | |
|---|---|
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| Senator, Oklahoma Senate | |
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Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Judy Eason McIntyre |
| Constituency | 11th District |
| Oklahoma State Representative | |
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In office 2004–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Judy Eason McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Matthews |
| Constituency | 73rd House District |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
26 January 1976 Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jillian Leggett Shumate |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
| Occupation | Public Relations consultant |
| Religion | Baptist, Metropolitan Baptist Church |
Jabar Shumate is a Democratic Party politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is a current member of the Oklahoma Senate and a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Early life and career
Shumate was born January 26, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in public affairs and administration.[1] During his time at the university, he served as student body president.[2]
Political career
Since his election, Shumate has worked on education reform and health issues. He co-authored a study to look at ways to incentivize healthier foods in urban Tulsa neighborhoods.[3] He has also held leadership positions in the Oklahoma legislative black caucus.[4]
Shumate had a tough 2010 primary, edging out a primary opponent after education unions threw their support behind his opponent.[5]
Shumate left the Oklahoma House of Representatives to run for a state Senate seat.[6] He faced a member of the Tulsa City council in a 2012 primary for the state Senate seat vacated by Judy Eason McIntyre.[7]
Personal life
Shumate married Jillian Leggett on November 12, 2011, after proposing to her at his church on February 13, 2011.[8]
References
- ↑ Jabar Shumate Bio, VoteSmart.org. Retrieved on May 8, 2009.
- ↑ 119 new lawmakers sworn in, Tulsa World.
- ↑ Officials seek incentives to bring grocers to Oklahoma, The Oklahoman. Published Nov. 2, 2009.
- ↑ Associated Press. Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus announces leaders, The Oklahoman.
- ↑ Jabar Shumate survived 'all-out face-to-face fight' with unions, CapitolBeatOK.com. Published Oct. 29, 2010.
- ↑ Departing Oklahoma representatives, The Oklahoman. Published June 24, 2012.
- ↑ Longtime leaders Jabar Shuamate and Joe Williams to face off in Senate District 11 Democratic primary, Tulsa World. Published June 6, 2012.
- ↑ Meet Jabar Shumate, Tulsa World.
External links
- Jabar Shumate Biography, VoteSmart.org
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Follow the Money - Jabar Shumate