Chuck Hoskin

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Chuck Hoskin
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
2006–2018
Preceded byJoe Eddins
Succeeded byRusty Cornwell
Personal details
Born (1952-01-29) January 29, 1952 (age 72)
Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Cherokee Nation
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseStephanie
Children
EducationNortheastern Oklahoma A&M College (AA)
Northeastern State University (BA, MEd)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy

Chuck Hoskin Sr. is a Cherokee and American politician and former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district, which includes parts of Craig, Mayes, and Rogers counties.[1] He served as a whip for the Democratic caucus. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and he served from 1995 to 2007 as a member of the Tribal Council, and in 2011 became Chief of Staff for the Principal Chief, Baker.[2] In 2019 his son, Chuck Hoskin Jr., was elected Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation.[3]

Early life

Hoskin was born on January 29, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma.[4]

After graduating from Vinita High School in 1970, he enlisted in the

M.Ed from Northeastern State University.[4] Before being elected to office, he served as an administrator for Locust Grove Public Schools in Locust Grove, Oklahoma
.

Personal life

He is married to Stephanie, a former student and basketball player he coached her senior year after graduation and has three children: Amy, Charles Jr., and Amelia.[5]

Political career

Hoskin was elected to the House in 2006, defeating Republican Wayland Smalley in the 2006 election, after the incumbent, Joe Eddins, retired.[6]

Hoskin served on the Appropriations & Budget, Public Safety, Veterans & Military Affairs committees, as well as the Redistricting Eastern Oklahoma Subcommittee and the Joint Committee on Appropriations & Budget.

Election results

2014 Oklahoma State House District 6 election[7]
Democratic
Chuck Hoskin 5,409 59.7%
Republican
Marshall Scott McGuire 3,647 40.3%
Turnout 9,056
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
2006 Oklahoma State House District 6 election[8]
Democratic
Chuck Hoskin 6,334 60.96%
Republican
Wayland Smalley 4,057 39.04%
Turnout 10,391
Party Candidate Votes % ±%

Cherokee Nation service

A citizen of the Cherokee Nation,[citation needed] Hoskin served for 12 years on the Tribal Council, from 1995 to 2007. Hoskin also served as Chief of Staff to Principal Chief Bill John Baker.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Oklahoma House of Representatives - Member's Page". Oklahoma House of Representatives. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  2. ^ "Father, son receive awards from labor council". Tahlequah Daily Press. March 15, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ https://oklahoman.com/article/5632958/chuck-hoskin-jr-elected-cherokee-nations-principal-chief
  4. ^ a b Chuck Hoskin's Political Summary, Project Vote Smart (accessed February 28, 2014)
  5. ^ "Chuck Hoskin Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
  6. ^ Snell, Travis (6 December 2006). "Cherokees win state representative seats". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  7. ^ "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election — November 4, 2014". Oklahoma State Election Board. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  8. ^ "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election — November 7, 2006". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved May 25, 2011.