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Amanda Swope
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Swope in 2022
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| Tulsa Director of Tribal Policy & Partnership | |
| Assuming office January 29, 2025 |
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| Appointed by | Monroe Nichols |
| Succeeding | Position established |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 71st district |
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| Assumed office November 16, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Denise Brewer |
| Chairwoman of the Tulsa County Democratic Party | |
| In office 2019–2022 |
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| Succeeded by | Bruce Niemi |
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| Born | February 5, 1988 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Muscogee Nation |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northeastern State University (BA) University of Oklahoma (MPA) |
Amanda Swope is an American politician and a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. She has been a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 71st district since November 16, 2022. Before this, she led the Tulsa County Democratic Party from 2019 to 2022. She was the youngest person and the first Native American to hold that role.
In January 2025, Amanda Swope will start a new job. She will become the Director of Tribal Policy & Partnership for the city of Tulsa. This role is part of Mayor Monroe Nichols' team.
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About Amanda Swope
Early Life and School
Amanda Swope was born and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She finished high school at Nathan Hale High School in 2006. Her mother, Connie Dodson, used to be on the Tulsa City Council.
Amanda went to Northeastern State University. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. Later, she got her master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.
Her Career Journey
Before working in government, Amanda Swope worked for groups that help people (nonprofit organizations). In 2018, she started working for the Muscogee Nation. By 2021, she became the director of their program for young people in the justice system.
Leading the Tulsa County Democrats
Amanda Swope began helping the Tulsa County Democratic Party as a volunteer in 2011. From 2019 to 2022, she was the Chairwoman of the party. She made history as the youngest person and the first Native American to hold this position. She also helped with Drew Edmondson's campaign for governor in 2018.
Serving in Oklahoma's Government
Running for State Representative
In 2022, Amanda Swope decided to run for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She wanted to represent the 71st district, taking over from Representative Denise Brewer. She was the only Democratic candidate, so she didn't have to run in a primary election.
In the main election, she ran against Mike Masters, a Republican. The Tulsa World newspaper supported her. She also received help from the Cherokee Nation for her campaign. Amanda Swope won the election with more than 60% of the votes. She officially started her job on November 16, 2022.
Her Work as a Representative
As a state representative, Amanda Swope worked on several important committees. These included:
- Elections and Ethics Committee
- Administrative Rules Committee
- State Powers Committee
- Rules Committee
- Public Safety Appropriations and Budget Committee
In 2024, Amanda Swope ran for reelection and had no opponents. However, in December of that year, she announced she would leave her position. She will resign to become Tulsa's director of tribal policy and partnerships. This new role begins on January 29, 2025, under Mayor Monroe Nichols.
Personal Life
Amanda Swope is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. She also has family ties to the Osage people.
