John Montgomery (Oklahoma politician)
{{Short description|American politician}}
{{For|the musician|John Michael Montgomery}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = John Montgomery
| image = Oklahoma_State_Senator_John_Montgomery.jpg
| birth_name = John Michael Montgomery
| spouse = Kylee
| children = 1
| party = Republican
| birth_place = Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|August 13, 1991}}
| education = University of Oklahoma (BA, MA)
| state_senate = Oklahoma
| district = 32nd
| term_start = November 21, 2018
| term_end = August 1, 2023
| predecessor = Randy Bass
| successor = Dusty Deevers
| state_house1 = Oklahoma
| district1 = 62nd
| term_start1 = 2014
| term_end1 = November 21, 2018
| successor1 = Daniel Pae
| predecessor1 = T. W. Shannon
}}
John Michael Montgomery (born August 13, 1991) is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 32nd district from 2018 to 2023. He previously served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 62nd district between 2015 and 2018
Early life and education
John Michael Montgomery was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on August 13, 1991.{{Cite web|title=John Montgomery's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/152379/john-montgomery|access-date=2021-08-03|website=Vote Smart}} He graduated from Eisenhower High School and attended Cameron University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations and affairs and a Master of Arts in global studies from the University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma legislature
In 2014, Montgomery ran in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives' 62nd district against Jesse Robert Cross.{{cite news |last1=Krehbiel |first1=Randy |title=1st District Rep. Jim Bridenstine draws no challengers, re-elected to Congress |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/1st-district-rep-jim-bridenstine-draws-no-challengers-re-elected-to-congress/article_dd5e833c-fe2e-5985-9e4a-d8fda115acd3.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Tulsa World |date=April 12, 2014}} He advanced to the general election and faced the Democratic nominee John Dunaway.{{cite news |title=State Legislature candidates in the Nov. 4 general election |url=https://tulsaworld.com/state-legislature-candidates-in-the-nov-4-general-election/article_df3d7472-480a-11e4-8dcd-001a4bcf6878.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Tulsa World |date=September 29, 2014}} He won the election.{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=Rick M. |title=Profiles of two new Oklahoma lawmakers |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/profiles-of-two-new-oklahoma-lawmakers/article_d34ef561-4404-5d71-bea6-c860c96d8be6.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Tulsa World |date=November 9, 2014}} During his 2016 re-election, he did not face a Republican primary challenger.{{cite news |title=Candidates who filed for federal and state offices last week at the State Capitol |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/candidates-who-filed-for-federal-and-state-offices-last-week-at-the-state-capitol/article_dfbafa98-bf8d-5810-967e-abb755b0f819.html |work=Tulsa World |date=April 17, 2016}} He defeated the Democratic nominee Larry Bush in the general election.{{cite web |title=November 8, 2016 Official Results |url=https://results.okelections.us/OKER/?elecDate=20161108 |website=results.okelections.us |publisher=Oklahoma State Election Board |access-date=8 July 2023}} In 2018, he ran for term limited Democratic state senator Randy Bass's seat in the 32nd district.{{cite news |last1=Krehbiel |first1=Randy |title=Political notebook: Drew Edmondson wants people to have say on budget if Legislature fails |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/political-notebook-drew-edmondson-wants-people-to-have-say-on-budget-if-legislature-fails/article_9e372c19-587a-545b-afaa-8e36d8d6cbf4.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Tulsa World |date=July 16, 2017}}{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Tres |title=Who filed for the #okleg? 21 eligible incumbents pursue other options |url=https://nondoc.com/2018/04/13/who-filed-for-office/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=NonDoc |date=April 13, 2018}} He was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2018 with 55% of the vote, defeating Jacobi Crowley.{{cite news |last1=Ward |first1=Kristen |title=ELECTION RESULTS: John Michael Montgomery to represent District 32 |url=https://www.kswo.com/2018/11/07/election-results-john-michael-montgomery-represent-district/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=KSWO-TV |date=November 6, 2018}} He was the first Republican to hold the seat since the 1930s.{{cite news |last1=Halter |first1=Caroline |title=Oklahoma Democrats See Potential In Lawton, But Could Lose Stronghold Senate Seat |url=https://www.kgou.org/politics-and-government/2018-09-25/oklahoma-democrats-see-potential-in-lawton-but-could-lose-stronghold-senate-seat |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=KGOU |date=September 25, 2018}}
He won re-election in November 2022 against Democratic challenger Johnny Jernigan with 67% of the vote.{{cite news |title=Sen. John Michael Montgomery retains SD 32 seat |url=https://www.kswo.com/2022/11/09/sen-john-michael-montgomery-retains-sd-32-seat/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=KSWO-TV |date=November 8, 2022}} In 2023, Montgomery authored SB 429 to prevent public schools from banning Native American students from wearing tribal regalia at high school graduations.{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Molly |title=Oklahoma lawmakers vote to stop school bans on tribal regalia at graduation |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/04/25/oklahoma-legislature-bill-native-tribal-regalia-governor-kevin-stitt/70151276007/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=The Oklahoman |date=April 25, 2023}} The bill was vetoed by Governor Kevin Stitt, but the Oklahoma Legislature overrode the veto.{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Molly |title=Oklahoma governor vetoes wearing of tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/05/02/oklahoma-legislature-governor-kevin-stitt-vetoes-tribal-regalia-students-graduation/70156186007/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=The Oklahoman |date=May 2, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Young |first1=Molly |title=A vetoed bill to protect tribal regalia at graduations is now set to become law |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/05/25/tribal-regalia-graduation-protection-oklahoma-senate-overrides-stitt-veto/70257130007/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=The Oklahoman |date=May 25, 2023}}
In July 2023, he announced his plans to resign his Oklahoma Senate seat on August 1, 2023, to become the Chamber of Commerce president for Lawton, Oklahoma.{{cite news |last1=Patterson |first1=Matt |title=Sen. John Michael Montgomery resignation will trigger SD 32 special election |url=https://nondoc.com/2023/07/07/sen-john-michael-montgomery-resignation-special-election/ |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=NonDoc |date=July 7, 2023}} He endorsed Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries.{{cite news |title=20 Oklahoma Legislators Endorse Gov. Ron DeSantis for President |url=https://www.city-sentinel.com/government-opinion/20-oklahoma-legislators-endorse-gov-ron-desantis-for-president/article_d8cc1e18-0633-11ee-b98d-efdf273570ad.html |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=City Sentinel |date=June 8, 2023}}
References
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Category:People from Lawton, Oklahoma
Category:University of Oklahoma alumni
Category:Republican Party Oklahoma state senators
Category:Republican Party members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Category:21st-century members of the Oklahoma Legislature
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