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Brian Bingman
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| Member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Anthony |
| Secretary of State of Oklahoma | |
| In office October 23, 2020 – September 13, 2023 |
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| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Michael Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Josh Cockroft |
| Secretary of Native American Affairs of Oklahoma | |
| In office October 23, 2020 – September 13, 2023 |
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| Governor | Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Lisa Johnson Billy |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – November 16, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Coffee |
| Succeeded by | Mike Schulz |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 12th district |
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| In office November 16, 2006 – November 16, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Fisher |
| Succeeded by | James Leewright |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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| In office November 16, 2004 – November 16, 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Tyler |
| Succeeded by | Mark McCullough |
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Brian John Bingman
December 9, 1953 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Muscogee Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paula |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BBA) |
| Website | Senate website |
Brian John Bingman (born December 9, 1953) is an American politician from the state of Oklahoma. He has served in many important roles since the 1990s. Brian is a member of the Republican Party. He started his public service in his hometown of Sapulpa. He was elected to the city commission in 1992 and became mayor in 1994.
Later, he served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate. In the Senate, he became a very important leader. He was the President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate from 2011 to 2016. In 2020, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt chose him to be the Oklahoma Secretary of State and Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs. He resigned from these roles in 2023. In 2024, he was elected to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. He is also a citizen of the Muscogee Nation.
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Brian Bingman's Early Life and Education
Brian Bingman was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 9, 1953. He went to the University of Oklahoma. There, he earned a degree in petroleum land management. This degree helped him understand how to manage land related to oil and gas.
Starting in Sapulpa City Government
Brian Bingman began his political career in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. In 1992, he ran for city commissioner for Ward 5. He won this election against the person who held the job before him.
In 1994, the city commissioners chose Brian Bingman to be the new mayor of Sapulpa. At that time, the mayor was picked by the commissioners themselves. He was re-elected to the city commission in 1996. Brian Bingman was mayor during Sapulpa's 100th birthday celebrations in 1998. He served as mayor and commissioner until 2004.
Serving in the Oklahoma Legislature
In 2004, Brian Bingman decided to run for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran for the 30th district. He won the election, becoming the first Republican to represent that district.
After one term, he ran for the Oklahoma Senate in 2006. He won the election for the 12th district. This win helped the Republican Party gain more seats in the Senate. He was sworn into his Senate seat on November 16, 2006.
Leading the Oklahoma Senate
On January 4, 2011, Brian Bingman became the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. This is a very powerful leadership position. In this role, he helped pass important laws.
For example, in 2013, he helped create a new law about worker's compensation. This law changed how workers who get hurt on the job are supported. He also worked on a bill to cut income taxes in Oklahoma. This bill aimed to lower the tax rate from 5.25% to 5%. However, the Oklahoma Supreme Court later said this tax cut law was not valid.
In 2014, he supported a bill that would have made Oklahoma join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This idea would change how presidential elections work. The bill passed in the Senate but did not pass in the House of Representatives. In 2015, he helped pass a law to fund the OKPOP museum. He served in the Senate until 2016, when he could no longer run due to term limits.
Brian Bingman's State Appointments
In 2017, Brian Bingman ran for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. He did not win that election.
Serving Governor Stitt's Cabinet
In August 2020, Governor Kevin Stitt chose Brian Bingman to be his chief policy advisor. Soon after, in October, Governor Stitt nominated him for two important roles. These were Oklahoma Secretary of State and Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs.
The Oklahoma Senate approved his appointments in April 2021. He held both positions until September 2023. He resigned to focus on running for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission again. After he left, Josh Cockroft became the new Secretary of State. The Secretary of Native American Affairs position was left open for a while.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Role
Brian Bingman ran for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner again in 2024. He won the Republican primary election in June 2024. He then won the general election with over 60% of the votes. He was sworn into his new role on January 13, 2025.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is important. It regulates things like oil and gas, public utilities, and transportation in the state.
Brian Bingman's Personal Life
Brian Bingman is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. He is married to Paula and they have three children. His son, Blake, passed away at the age of 13 in 1995.
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