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Michelle McCane
Member-elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assuming office
November 2024
Succeeding Monroe Nichols
Personal details
Political party Democratic
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Michelle McCane is an American politician who is the member-elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives set to represent the 72nd district starting in November 2024.

Early life and career

McCane grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. [1] She started working for Tulsa Public Schools in 2010 and was the 2023-2024 Traice Academy teacher of the year. [2] She is queer. [3]

Oklahoma House

McCane filed to run for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in April 2024 in a race to succeed Monroe Nichols, who retired to run for mayor of Tulsa. She face Adam Martin in Democratic primary. [4] During the campaign she received a $2,000 donation from the Muscogee Nation, one of the nation's largest political donations that cycle. [5] She was endorsed by the Tulsa World and won the election with 73% of the vote. [1] [6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Endorsement: Educator Michelle McCane brings focus on education for Oklahoma House District 72". Tulsa World. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Michelle McCane named TRAICE High School Teacher of the Year". www.tulsaschools.org. Tulsa Public Schools. 13 February 2024.
  3. ^ Ndisabiye, Sasha (16 June 2024). "Democratic primary to decide Tulsa's open House District 72 seat". NonDoc. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ^ Hoberock, Barbara (3 April 2024). "Candidates flock to Capitol to file for office • Oklahoma Voice". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  5. ^ Young, Molly (June 19, 2024). "In Oklahoma politics, some tribes emerge as big campaign contributors". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ "June 18 primary election results for the Tulsa area". Public Radio Tulsa. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.