Randy McDaniel

Summary

Randy McDaniel (born August 8, 1967) is an American politician who served as the Oklahoma State Treasurer from 2019 to 2023. A Republican, he was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, for the 83rd district, from 2007 through 2019.

Randy McDaniel
19th Treasurer of Oklahoma
In office
January 2, 2019 – January 9, 2023
GovernorMary Fallin
Kevin Stitt
Preceded byKen A. Miller
Succeeded byTodd Russ
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
In office
January 2007 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byFred Morgan
Succeeded byChelsey Branham
Personal details
Born (1967-08-08) August 8, 1967 (age 56)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (BS)
University of Cambridge (MPhil)

Career edit

McDaniel graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, in 1986. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree in economics and from the University of Cambridge with a master's degree in land economy.[1] He worked in banking and as a financial advisor. In 2006, McDaniel was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for the 83rd district.[2] He served in the Oklahoma House for six terms. In the 2018 elections, McDaniel ran for Oklahoma State Treasurer.[1] He won the election over Democrat Charles de Coune.[3]

Ken Miller resigned as Treasurer effective January 1, 2019, and Mary Fallin appointed McDaniel, swearing him in that day.[4] McDaniel announced that he would not run for reelection in 2022.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Coburn, James (July 12, 2017). "State Rep. Randy McDaniel announces for state treasurer". The Edmond Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Edmond's McDaniel running for House again | News". edmondsun.com. April 22, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Ellis, Ashley. "Rep. Randy McDaniel defeats Charles de Coune to become Oklahoma State Treasurer". KTUL. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "Randy McDaniel to get early jump on state treasurer's duties". Newsok.com. December 28, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "Oklahoma Treasurer Says He Won't Seek Re-election In 2022". www.publicradiotulsa.org. KWGS. June 2, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Oklahoma State Treasurer
2018
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Oklahoma
2019–2023
Succeeded by