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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 from Oklahoma. She is also a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Since 2021, she has been part of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council, representing the Dosar Barkus Band. Before this, she served in the Oklahoma state government. She was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. Later, she served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2014 to 2018.
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Early Life and Education
Anastasia Pittman was born in Miami, Florida, on July 19, 1970. Her mother was also a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. When she was young, her family often traveled between Miami and Oklahoma City. One summer, her parents were delayed in returning. Her grandmother then enrolled Anastasia and her brother in school in Oklahoma. Her grandmother became her legal guardian, and Anastasia finished high school and college in Oklahoma. She graduated from Star Spencer High School.
College Studies
Anastasia Pittman went to the University of Oklahoma. In 1999, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and public relations. She continued her studies at Langston University. In 2002, she received a Master's degree in Education and Behavioral Science.
Serving in Oklahoma's Government
Anastasia Pittman has held several important roles in Oklahoma's government. She worked to represent the people of her state.
In the House of Representatives
From 2006 to 2014, Anastasia Pittman served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made. In 2013, her fellow lawmakers chose her to lead the Legislative Black Caucus. This group works on issues important to the Black community in Oklahoma.
In the Oklahoma Senate
After serving in the House, Pittman was elected to the Oklahoma Senate. She represented the 48th district from 2014 to 2018. The Senate is another part of the state's law-making body.
Running for State Offices
Anastasia Pittman has run for several important positions in Oklahoma.
Campaign for Lieutenant Governor
In 2018, she ran for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma. This is the second-highest office in the state. She won the Democratic primary election. However, she did not win the general election.
Campaigns for County Commissioner
Pittman also ran for Oklahoma County Commissioner in 2022. This role helps manage local government services in Oklahoma County. She advanced to a runoff election but did not win. In December 2024, she ran in a special election for an open seat on the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners. She faced other candidates in the Democratic primary but did not win.
Serving the Seminole Nation
In 2021, Anastasia Pittman was elected to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma General Council. This council helps govern the Seminole Nation. She represents the Dosar Barkus Band. She and Terry Loy Edwards both won seats in that election.
