Ty Burns
Ty Burns | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office November 21, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Casey |
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| Political party | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Ty Burns is an American politician, educator, former law enforcement officer, and retired United States Army infantryman serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 35th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on November 21, 2018.
Early life and education
Burns was raised on a farm in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He graduated from Pawnee High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater.[1][2]
Career
Burns served in the
During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Burns served as vice chair of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is chair of the House Wildlife Committee.[3] He was re-elected by default in 2020.[4]
After the 2020 United States presidential election, Burns signed a letter, along with other members of the Oklahoma Legislature, urging Oklahoma's congressional delegation to challenge the certification of the Electoral College votes.[5]
In 2024, he voted in favor of a bill that would require adults to show and ID before accessing porn sites.[6]
References
- ^ Burns, Ty (5 October 2018). "TY BURNS: Experience to bring people together". Stillwater News Press. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "Ty Burns". CAIR Oklahoma. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "Ty Burns". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ Savage, Tres (2020). "More than 40 Oklahoma legislators re-elected by default". NonDoc.
- ^ Trotter, Matt (23 December 2020). "Oklahoma House, Senate Republicans Urge Congressional Delegation to Challenge Election Result". www.publicradiotulsa.org. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- ^ "House Votes". webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us. Retrieved 2024-03-12.