Mark McBride facts for kids
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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 was born on April 3, 1961. He 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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Early Life and Education
Mark McBride's family has lived in Moore, Oklahoma for a long time. He grew up there and finished Moore High School in 1979. During high school, he was very active in the National FFA Organization. After high school, he briefly attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He then decided to leave college to work in farming.
Political Career Highlights
Mark McBride served as a state representative for many years. He focused on several important issues during his time in office.
Supporting Energy Industries
McBride was a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry. He worked to keep tax breaks for these companies. He also wrote bills to limit protests against new energy projects. These laws aimed to make it harder to stop fossil fuel developments.
Laws on Business and Trade
In 2020, McBride introduced a bill called HB 3967. This bill became a law in Oklahoma. It stops the state from working with companies that boycott goods or services from Israel. This type of law is known as an anti-BDS bill.
Re-election and Retirement
In 2020, Mark McBride was re-elected without anyone running against him. He served until 2024. He retired from his position because of term limits. Term limits mean a politician can only serve for a certain number of years.
