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Avery Frix
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 9th district |
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| Assumed office November 13, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Dewayne Pemberton |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th district |
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| In office November 16, 2016 – November 16, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry McPeak |
| Succeeded by | Neil Hays |
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Avery Carl Frix
March 29, 1994 |
| Nationality | American Choctaw Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BBA) |
Avery Carl Frix is an American politician and businessman. He is also a member of the Choctaw Nation. Currently, he serves in the Oklahoma Senate, representing the 9th district. He started this role in 2024.
Before joining the Senate, he was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented the 13th district from 2017 to 2022. In 2022, he decided not to run for re-election. Instead, he ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
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About Avery Frix
Early Life and School
Avery Frix grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He went to the University of Oklahoma. In 2016, he earned a degree in accounting. This degree is called a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
His Political Career
Avery Frix has held important roles in Oklahoma's government. He has served in both the state House and the state Senate. These groups make laws for Oklahoma.
Serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives
Frix was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2016. This is where lawmakers meet to create new laws. Since 2019, he led the House Transportation Committee. This committee works on laws about roads, bridges, and travel.
In 2021, Frix suggested a bill to name a state highway after former President Donald Trump. However, this bill did not pass. He was re-elected in 2020 without anyone running against him.
Running for Congress in 2022
In March 2022, Frix announced he would run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. This is a national role, not just for Oklahoma. He wanted to represent Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.
Three members of the Choctaw Nation, including Frix, ran for this position. In the first round of voting, Frix came in first place. He then faced Josh Brecheen in a second vote. Frix lost this election to Brecheen.
Joining the Oklahoma Senate
In 2024, Avery Frix was elected to the Oklahoma Senate. He was the only person who ran for the 9th district seat. This means he won without opposition. He officially started his new role on November 13, 2024.
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