Chuck Hoskin
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Chuck Hoskin | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
In office 2006–2018 | |
Preceded by | Joe Eddins |
Succeeded by | Rusty Cornwell |
Personal details | |
Born | Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S. | January 29, 1952
Nationality | United States Cherokee Nation |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Stephanie |
Children | Amy, Charles, Jr., Amelia |
Alma mater | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Northeastern State University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Chuck Hoskin is a Cherokee-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 1995-2007 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[edit]
Hoskin was born on January 29, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma.[4]
After graduating from Vinita High School in 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard USS Independence until his honorable discharge. After the Navy, he received his AA degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and his BA and 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. He is married to Stephanie and has three children: Amy, Charles Jr., and Amelia.[5] Along with being an elected official, Hoskin also served as Chief of Staff to the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Bill John Baker.
Political career[edit]
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[edit]
Democratic | Chuck Hoskin | 5,409 | 59.7% | ||
Republican | Marshall Scott McGuire | 3,647 | 40.3% | ||
Turnout | 9,056 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
Democratic | Chuck Hoskin | 6,334 | 60.96% | ||
Republican | Wayland Smalley | 4,057 | 39.04% | ||
Turnout | 10,391 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
Cherokee Nation service[edit]
A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, 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.
References[edit]
- ^ "Oklahoma House of Representatives - Member's Page". Oklahoma House of Representatives. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
- ^ "Father, son receive awards from labor council". Tahlequah Daily Press. March 15, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ https://oklahoman.com/article/5632958/chuck-hoskin-jr-elected-cherokee-nations-principal-chief
- ^ a b Chuck Hoskin's Political Summary, Project Vote Smart (accessed February 28, 2014)
- ^ "Chuck Hoskin Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved March 13, 2012.
- ^ Snell, Travis (6 December 2006). "Cherokees win state representative seats". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election — November 4, 2014". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ^ "SUMMARY RESULTS: General Election — November 7, 2006". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
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