Chris Benge

Oklahoma

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Chris Benge (born September 9, 1962) is a United States Republican politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Benge currently serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as the Speaker of the House, a position he took over after Lance Cargill resigned in January 2008. ^[1][2]

Benge was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1998. Due to term limits placed on him by the Oklahoma Constitution, his final term will end in January, 2011.

A native Tulsan, he currently resides in the community of Berryhill with his wife Allison and their two children, Garrett and Hayden. ^[3]

Early life and career

Benge was born and raised in southwest Tulsa. He graduated from Webster High School in 1980 and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in business. Benge has managed a business, Benge Painting Company from 1981 to 1997. ^[4]

Organizations

• Southwest Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, 1999-present
• Southwest Sertoma Club, 1999-present
• American Legislative Exchange Council
• Berryhill Drug Education Council
• Going to Bat for Kids, Mentoring Program
• View Across Baptist Church
• Westside Coalition for Youth.

District

House District 68 encompasses southwest Tulsa and a portion of Tulsa County outside of the city. It also includes a small portion of Creek County. The district is a mix of urban Tulsa neighborhoods and Tulsa suburbs. ^[5]

Election history

References

1. ^ Hinton, Mick. "House Republicans choose Benge to become speaker designate", Tulsa World, February 4, 2008.
2. ^ Hinton, Mick "House Speaker Lance Cargill steps down after not paying taxes", Tulsa World, January 28, 2008.
3. ^ Oklahoma House Members 2008, Oklahoma House of Representatives. 10-14-09
4. ^ Chris Benge Complete Bio, VoteSmart.org. 10-14-09
5. ^ "House Districts, Congressional and Other Maps", Oklahoma House of Representatives. 10-14-09
6. ^ 2008 Election Results, Oklahoma State Election Board. 10-14-09
7. ^ 2000 Election Results, Oklahoma State Election Board. 10-14-09
8. ^ 1998 Election Results, Oklahoma State Election Board. 10-14-09