By Ylleana Berryhill, Oklahoma Voice
OKLAHOMA CITY – Three new members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday took the oath of office.
Voters marked their special election ballots on June 10 to replace representatives who left office before the end of their terms.
Democrat Aletia Timmons was sworn in to represent House District 97. Timmons was elected to replace former Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, who was elected to serve on the Oklahoma County Commission.
Timmons, a retired judge, said the House will have a colleague who will “seek consensus where necessary” and “fight all the way to the end” to get the best Oklahoma that can be provided.
Republican Kevin Norwood, a pastor, represents House District 74. Norwood was elected to replace former Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, who resigned to serve as Tulsa County Deputy Commissioner.
“I feel encouraged today for the state of Oklahoma,” Norwood said. “I feel encouraged by the people I’ve met on this journey, the words of wisdom, the words of insight. I do appreciate those, and I look forward to our upcoming year and our upcoming session.”
Democrat Amanda Clinton, a small business owner, was elected to serve House District 71. Clinton replaced former Rep. Amanda Swope, D-Tulsa, who is serving as the city of Tulsa’s Director of Tribal Policy & Partnerships.
“I look forward to making a difference in this building with all of you,” Clinton said.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Dustin Rowe administered the oath of office.
The House of Representatives has 81 Republicans and 20 Democrats.
“It is great to have our full 101 House members seated, ready to do the people’s business throughout the interim and into the 2026 legislative session,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow.
In May, Sen. Bryan Logan, R-Paden, took the office after being elected to fill the unexpired term of Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, who resigned.
This story was updated at 3:08 p.m. June 18 to correct the spelling of Aletia Timmons’ name.
