Preceded by Judy Eason McIntyre Constituency 73rd House District Education University of Oklahoma Succeeded by Kevin Matthews Role Politician | Preceded by Judy Eason McIntyre Name Jabar Shumate Constituency 11th District Nationality American Party Democratic Party | |
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Born 26 January 1976 (age 48)
Tulsa, Oklahoma ( 1976-01-26 ) Residence Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | ||
Jabar Shumate makes public statement on resignation from OU
Jabar Shumate (born January 26, 1976) was a Democratic Party politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He is former member of both the Oklahoma Senate and the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
Contents
- Jabar Shumate makes public statement on resignation from OU
- Early life and career
- Political career
- Personal life
- References
Early life and career
Shumate was born January 26, 1976 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in public affairs and administration. During his time at the university, he served as student body president.
Political career
Since his election, Shumate has worked on education reform and health issues. He co-authored a study to look at ways to incentivize healthier foods in urban Tulsa neighborhoods. He has also held leadership positions in the Oklahoma legislative black caucus.
Shumate had a tough 2010 primary, edging out a primary opponent after education unions threw their support behind his opponent.
Shumate left the Oklahoma House of Representatives to run for a state Senate seat. He faced a member of the Tulsa City council in a 2012 primary for the state Senate seat vacated by Judy Eason McIntyre.
Personal life
Shumate married Jillian Leggett on November 12, 2011, after proposing to her at his church on February 13, 2011.