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Mark McBride
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 53rd district |
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| In office November 14, 2012 – November 20, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Randy Terrill |
| Succeeded by | Jason Blair |
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| Born | April 3, 1961 Moore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Citizen Potawatomi Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Moore High School< Northwestern Oklahoma State University |
Mark McBride (born April 3, 1961) is an American politician. He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented the 53rd district from 2012 to 2024.
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Mark McBride's Early Life
Mark McBride's family has lived in Moore, Oklahoma, since the 1940s. He grew up in Moore. He graduated from Moore High School in 1979. He was very active in the National FFA Organization. This group helps young people learn about agriculture. He briefly attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University. After that, he decided to work in farming.
Mark McBride's Political Career
Supporting Oklahoma's Energy Industry
Mark McBride has been a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry. He believed in giving tax breaks to these companies. He also wrote laws to limit opposition to new fossil fuel projects. These laws aimed to protect the energy industry.
Laws About International Trade
In March 2020, McBride wrote a bill called HB 3967. This bill was an anti-BDS bill. It stopped the State of Oklahoma from working with any person or company. This applied if they boycotted goods or services from Israel. McBride explained his reason for this bill. He said it was mainly because of his religious beliefs.
Re-election and Retirement
In 2020, Mark McBride was re-elected without anyone running against him. He retired in 2024. This was because of term limits. Term limits mean a politician can only serve for a certain number of years.
