Brian Guthrie
American politician
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Brian Guthrie is an American politician who has represented the 25th district of the Oklahoma Senate since 2024.
Brian Guthrie | |
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Guthrie in 2024 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office November 13, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Newhouse |
| Mayor of Bixby, Oklahoma | |
| In office 2019 – November 2024 | |
| Bixby, Oklahoma City Councilor | |
| In office 2011 – November 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Tulsa Community College |
Life and career
Guthrie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Tulsa Community College, earning his associate's degree in 2002.[1] He started a construction company before transitioning into real estate flipping. In 2011, he was appointed to the Bixby city council and he was elected mayor in 2019.[2]
In 2024, Guthrie ran for the Oklahoma Senate's 25th district to succeed Joe Newhouse. He was endorsed by Governor Kevin Stitt in the Republican primary election.[2] In June 2024, Guthrie defeated Jeff Boatman in the primary election.[3] In November 2024, he defeated former state representative Karen Gaddis in the general election, winning 67 percent of the votes.[4] He assumed office on November 13, 2024.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Guthrie | 3,073 | 57.1% | |
| Republican | Jeff Boatman | 2,307 | 42.9% | |
| Total votes | 5,380 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Guthrie | 25,787 | 67.2% | |
| Democratic | Karen Gaddis | 12,605 | 32.3% | |
| Total votes | 38,392 | 100% | ||