Wayne Shaw (politician)
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Wayne Shaw | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 2012 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Blake Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Anna (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Grove, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | Lamar University, Lincoln Christian University, Fuller Seminary |
| Occupation | educator, pastor |
Wayne Earl Shaw is an American politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. He represented the 3rd district in the Oklahoma State Senate from 2012 to 2020.
Early life and career
[edit]Shaw earned a bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from Lamar University.[1] Shaw earned a master's degree in Ministry from Lincoln Christian University.[1][2] After earning his degree in education, Shaw taught at a public school in Arkansas. According to Fox News, he is a retired football referee. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.[2] Shaw is senior pastor of First Christian Church in Grove.[1] Shaw and his wife, Anna have 3 children.[1]
Oklahoma Senate (2012–2020)
[edit]Shaw was a Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing the 3rd district.[a] He was initially elected in November 2011.[3] He served in the 54th Oklahoma Legislature, 55th Oklahoma Legislature, 56th Oklahoma Legislature, and 57th Oklahoma Legislature.
57th Legislature
[edit]Shaw sponsored a bill in the state senate (SB 1016) to require that all public schools and buildings in the state should display a framed image or poster containing the national motto "In God We Trust," along with a representation of both the U.S. and Oklahoma flags. The bill specified that the required signage would be funded by donations or funds from voluntary contributions to local schools.[4] Shaw lost the 2020 Republican primary to Blake Stephens.[5]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blake Stephens | 4,028 | 60.41 | |
| Republican | Wayne Shaw (Incumbent) | 2,891 | 39.59 | |
| Total votes | 7,303 | 100.0% | ||
Notes
[edit]- ^ District 3 includes parts of Adair County, Cherokee County, Delaware County, Mayes County and Rogers County.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Wayne Shaw". votesmart.org. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Love, Ryan. "Know Your Reps: Oklahoma District 3 Senator Wayne Shaw. Fox23 News. October 10, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2099.
- ^ http://www.oksenate.gov/Senators/biographies/shaw_bio.aspx
- ^ Bauman, Anna. "Oklahoma Senate committee considers bill that would require 'In God We Trust' motto in public schools." OU Daily February 19, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2019.
- ^ Cuccia, Annemarie (30 June 2020). "Three GOP senators head to runoff, Wayne Shaw loses". NonDoc. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "OK Election Results June 30 2020". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 18 April 2021.