John A. Wright
John A. Wright (born August 5, 1954) is a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Wright was the Majority Caucus Chairman in the Oklahoma House of Representatives before he was soundly defeated in the Republican Party's 2010 Primary for Lieutenant Governor by the eventual winner, Todd Lamb.
Personal
Wright was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, August 5, 1954. His parents are Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Wright. He is married to Debra Lynn (Persing), they have one child Ashley. Wright received a B.S. from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida (1976) and is a private pilot.[1]
Political career
Wright began serving in the Oklahoma State Legislature during the 47th legislature. Due to Oklahoma's
Rep. Wright lost the Lieutenant Governor's Republican primary election to then State Senator Todd Lamb.
References
- ^ "[[Oklahoma Senate]] (accessed February 11, 2010)". Archived from the original on December 4, 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
- ^ "Oklahoma Senate (accessed February 11, 2010)". Archived from the original on December 4, 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
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