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Anastasia Pittman
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| Member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council | |
| Assumed office 2021 |
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| Constituency | Dosar Barkus Band |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 48th district |
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| In office November 16, 2014 – November 16, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Constance N. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | George E. Young |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 99th district |
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| In office November 16, 2006 – November 16, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Opio Toure |
| Succeeded by | George Young |
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| Born | July 19, 1970 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Citizenship | Seminole Nation of Oklahoma American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Ajay Pittman |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) Langston University (MEd) |
Anastasia A. Pittman (born July 19, 1970) is an American politician and a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. She has been part of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council since 2021. This council helps lead the Seminole Nation.
Before this, she served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. She was a member of the Democratic Party. Later, she was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2014 and served until 2018. In 2018, she ran for lieutenant governor for the Democratic Party.
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Growing Up: Anastasia Pittman's Early Life
Anastasia Pittman was born in Miami, Florida, on July 19, 1970. Her mother was also a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Anastasia's family often moved between Miami and Oklahoma City during the summers.
One summer, her parents could not return on time. So, her grandmother enrolled Anastasia and her brother in school in Oklahoma. Her grandmother later became her legal guardian, which means she was legally responsible for Anastasia. Anastasia finished high school and college in Oklahoma. She graduated from Star Spencer High School.
Learning and Education
Anastasia Pittman studied at the University of Oklahoma. In 1999, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and public relations. She then went to Langston University. In 2002, she received a Master's degree in Education and Behavioral Science.
Serving Oklahoma: Her Time in the Legislature
Anastasia Pittman spent several years working in the Oklahoma state government. She helped make laws for the state.
In the Oklahoma House of Representatives
She served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. This is one part of the state's law-making body. In 2013, she was chosen to lead the Legislative Black Caucus. This group includes African-American lawmakers in the Oklahoma Legislature.
In the Oklahoma Senate
After her time in the House, Pittman served in the Oklahoma Senate. This is the other part of the state's law-making body. She was a state senator from 2014 to 2018.
Running for Other Offices
Anastasia Pittman has run for several important positions.
Campaign for Oklahoma County Court Clerk (2016)
In 2016, Pittman ran for the job of Oklahoma County Clerk. This person manages court records for the county. She did not win this election.
Campaign for Lieutenant Governor (2018)
In 2018, Pittman ran for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. The lieutenant governor is like a vice-president for the state. They take over if the governor cannot do their job. She won the Democratic Party's primary election. This meant she was the party's choice to run. However, she lost the main election.
Serving the Seminole Nation
Since 2021, Anastasia Pittman has been a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council. This council helps govern the Seminole Nation. She ran for a seat representing the Dosar Barkus Band. She and another candidate, Terry Loy Edwards, won the election.
Recent Campaigns for County Commissioner
Pittman has also run for Oklahoma County Commissioner. This job involves making decisions for the county.
Campaign for Oklahoma County Commissioner (2022)
In 2021, Pittman announced she would run for Oklahoma County Commissioner. She faced a few other candidates. She placed first in the first round of voting. This meant she went to a runoff election against Carrie Blumert. She lost the runoff election.
Upcoming Campaign for Oklahoma County Commissioner (2025)
In December 2024, Pittman announced she would run again for Oklahoma County Commissioner. This is a special election to fill a seat that became open. She will be in the Democratic primary election in February. She will run against Midwest City councilor Sara Bana and state representative Jason Lowe.
