John Sparks (Oklahoma politician) facts for kids
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John Sparks
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| Minority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate | |
| In office July 3, 2015 – November 16, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Randy Bass |
| Succeeded by | Kay Floyd |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 16th district |
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| In office February 6, 2006 – November 16, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Cal Hobson |
| Succeeded by | Mary B. Boren |
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| Born | Sulphur, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Cherokee Nation |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Beth |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Oklahoma (JD) |
John Sparks is an American politician. He used to be a Senator in the state of Oklahoma. He represented District 16, which covers parts of Cleveland and McClain counties, from 2006 to 2018. Sparks was known for suggesting a special "Second Amendment Weekend" in 2009. This idea would have made handguns and rifles tax-free for a short time.
Early Life and Education
John Sparks was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He went to Harvard University and earned a degree in 1991. After that, he studied law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He finished his law degree in 1994.
Political Career
John Sparks served as a Senator for Oklahoma's 16th District. He was first elected to this role in 2006. He worked to represent the people in his district for many years.
Serving as Senator
As a Senator, John Sparks helped make laws for the state of Oklahoma. He was re-elected to his position in 2010. In 2014, he ran for re-election again and faced no opponents. This meant he won without anyone running against him. He served until 2018.
Leadership Role
From 2015 to 2018, John Sparks was the Minority Leader of the Oklahoma Senate. This means he was the main leader for the political party that had fewer members in the Senate. He helped guide his party's actions and ideas during this time.
