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Judy Eason McIntyre
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Oklahoma State Senator Judy Eason McIntyre
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 11th district |
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| In office 2004–2012 |
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| Preceded by | Maxine Horner |
| Succeeded by | Jabar Shumate |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 73rd district |
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| In office 2002–2004 |
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| Preceded by | Donald Ross |
| Succeeded by | Jabar Shumate |
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| Born | May 21, 1945 Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
| Profession | Public administration |
| Website | State Senate website |
Judy Eason McIntyre (born May 21, 1945) is an American politician from Oklahoma. She is a member of the Democratic Party. McIntyre served as an Oklahoma State Senator from 2004 to 2012. She represented District 11, which includes parts of Osage and Tulsa counties. Before that, she was an Oklahoma State Representative for District 73 from 2002 to 2004. She was the first new member to join the Speaker's Leadership Team in the House. For 16 years before becoming a state legislator, she was an elected board member for the Tulsa Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Early Life and Education
Judy Eason McIntyre was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She grew up there and attended Booker T. Washington High School.
After high school, she went to the University of Oklahoma. She earned two degrees there: a Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 1976 and a Master of Science in Social Work in 1979.
Before her political career, she worked for the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, for 31 years. She also served on the Tulsa Public Schools School Board for 16 years. During two of those years, she was the President of the board.
Political Career Highlights
McIntyre was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate for District 11 in 2004. Voters re-elected her in 2008. Before her time in the Senate, she was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 73. This was for the 49th Legislature, from 2002 to 2004. She made history as the first new representative to be appointed to the Speaker's Leadership Team.
In 2002, she was chosen as a Fellow for NOBEL/Women. This stands for the National Organization of Black Elected Legislators/Women. She was one of 16 black women from 12 states to receive this honor. It was part of a leadership program with Rutgers University.
During her time in the State Senate, she became the only African-American to lead a session of the State Senate. She also served as the Minority Whip for the Democratic Caucus. After serving 10 years in the legislature, Senator Eason McIntyre decided to retire. She did not seek re-election.
On April 2, 2011, she was elected to lead the Tulsa County Democratic Party for 2011–12. She is known for taking strong stands on important issues.
Community Involvement
Judy Eason McIntyre is a member of several important organizations. She belongs to the Vernon AME Church. She was also the former Chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Luncheon Club.
She served on the 1921 Race Riot Design Committee and the Greenwood Re-Development Authority. She is also a member of the NAACP and the Communications Workers of America Local 6086. She is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Advocating for Health
In August 2006, Judy Eason McIntyre was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was discovered during a regular mammogram. After her experience, she decided to use her voice to help others.
She planned to work to get more money for breast cancer prevention. She also wanted to help reduce the number of people in Oklahoma who do not have health insurance.
