Chuck Hoskin
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Cherokee Nation
Chuck Hoskin | |
|---|---|
 Hoskin in 2007 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 2006–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Eddins |
| Succeeded by | Rusty Cornwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1952 Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American Cherokee Nation |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stephanie |
| Children |
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| Education | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (AA) Northeastern State University (BA, MEd) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Chuck Hoskin Sr. is a Cherokee and American politician and former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district, which includes parts of Craig, Mayes, and Rogers counties.[1] He served as a whip for the Democratic caucus. After leaving the House he served for four years as the Mayor of Vinita, Oklahoma.[2] He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and he served from 1995 to 2007 as a member of the Tribal Council, and in 2011 became Chief of Staff for the Principal Chief, Baker.[3] In 2019 his son, Chuck Hoskin Jr., was elected Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation.[4]
Hoskin was born on January 29, 1952, in Claremore, Oklahoma.[5]
After graduating from Vinita High School in 1970, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard USS Independence until his honorable discharge. After the Navy, he received his AA degree from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and his BA and M.Ed from Northeastern State University.[5] Before being elected to office, he served as an administrator for Locust Grove Public Schools in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.
Personal life
He is married to Stephanie, a former student and basketball player he coached her senior year after graduation and has three children: Amy, Charles Jr., and Amelia.[6]