Jonathan Wingard is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 13th district since 2024.

Jonathan Wingard
Wingard in 2024
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 13th district
Assumed office
November 13, 2024
Preceded byGreg McCortney
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

Early life and career

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Jonathan Wingard was raised on his grandparents dairy farm and later served 19 years in the Oklahoma National Guard, including deployments in Kuwait and Afghanistan.[1] He is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation.[2] He breeds red tail boas and ball pythons for sale as pets with his wife.[3]

Oklahoma Senate

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Wingard defeated incumbent Greg McCortney in the June 2024 Republican primary.[4] He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.[5]

Electoral history

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2024 Oklahoma Senate 13th district Republican primary[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jonathan Wingard 3,807 51.8%
Republican Greg McCortney (incumbent) 3,546 48.2%
Total votes 7,353 100%

The 2024 general election was canceled after only Republicans filed for the office.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "McCortney loses reelection bid". The Ada News. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  2. ^ Carter, M. Scott (June 12, 2024). "McCortney, Wingard battling for state Senate seat in expensive, high-profile contest". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  3. ^ Metzer, Steve (19 June 2024). "Oklahoma Senate leadership in limbo after primary defeat of pro tem-elect". Tulsa World. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b Royka, Sam (June 18, 2024). "Incumbent Sen. Greg McCortney falls to political newcomer Jonathan Wingard". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. ^ Hoberock, Barbara (November 13, 2024). "Oklahoma state senators take oath of office". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "June 18, 2024 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 27, 2024.