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Oklahoma Senate
Senate Democratic Leader Kirt comments on leadership nominations, election
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus nominated and unanimously supported her as president pro tempore during Tuesday’s Organizational Day meeting.
“This vote reflects that Senate Democrats have a unified vision for the state where every child gets a world-class education, every Oklahoman has a good-paying job, and every Oklahoma family has the resources to be healthy. We feel compelled to use every avenue possible to advocate for that vision and our fellow Oklahomans. Throughout the 60th Legislature, Senate Democrats will continue to be a strong voice for common-sense policy solutions that expand the opportunities and freedoms every Oklahoman deserves.
“We offer our sincere congratulations to President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton. Our caucus looks forward to working with Pro Tem Paxton on bipartisan solutions to our state’s challenges on behalf of all Oklahomans.” – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City.
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For more information, contact:
Sen. Julia Kirt at 405-521-5636 or Julia.Kirt@oksenate.gov
