Lonnie Sims (born April 21, 1970) is an American politician who served in the

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representing the 68th district from 2018 to 2024 and who has served as the

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Commissioner for the 2nd district since 2025.

Early life and Jenks politics

Lonnie Sims is from

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, and graduated from

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in 1994 before moving to Jenks in 1999. Sims was appointed to the Jenks Planning Commission in 2003 and served until he was elected to the Jenks City Council in 2010. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Mayor of Jenks elected by his fellow city councilors.

House of Representatives

Sims ran to represent the

68th district in 2018. In 2023, Sims voted to pass anti-drag legislation, HB 2186, out of committee, though questioned the language of the bill. Sims retired in 2024 to run for

commissioner for the 2nd district.

Tulsa County Commissioner

Sims ran to succeed retiring Tulsa County commissioner Karen Keith in a Republican primary against Tulsa City Councilor Jeannie Cue and Melissa Meyers. He advanced to a runoff alongside Meyers. Sims won the runoff election and defeated Democrat Sarah Gray in the general election. He assumed office on January 1, 2025, and appointed Mark Vancuren as his deputy

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sims, Lonnie 1970 births Living people Republican Party members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives 21st-century members of the Oklahoma Legislature Tulsa County commissioners Oklahoma city council members Mayors of places in Oklahoma People from Allen, Oklahoma People from Jenks, Oklahoma