Jonathan Wingard is an American politician who has served in the

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and later served 19 years in the

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, including deployments in

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and

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. He is a citizen of the

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. He breeds red tail boas and ball pythons for sale as pets with his wife.

Oklahoma Senate

Wingard defeated incumbent Greg McCortney in the June 2024 Republican primary. He was sworn in on November 13, 2024.

Electoral history

The 2024 general election was canceled after only Republicans filed for the office.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wingard, Jonathan W Living people Oklahoma National Guard personnel Republican Party Oklahoma state senators 21st-century members of the Oklahoma Legislature Year of birth missing (living people)