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 | |
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| 19th Treasurer of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 2, 2019 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Governor | Mary Fallin Kevin Stitt |
| Preceded by | Ken A. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Todd Russ |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office January 2007 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Chelsey Branham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1967 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BS) University of Cambridge (MPhil) |
Career
editMcDaniel 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- ^ a b Coburn, James (July 12, 2017). "State Rep. Randy McDaniel announces for state treasurer". The Edmond Sun. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Edmond's McDaniel running for House again | News". edmondsun.com. April 22, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ Ellis, Ashley. "Rep. Randy McDaniel defeats Charles de Coune to become Oklahoma State Treasurer". KTUL. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "Randy McDaniel to get early jump on state treasurer's duties". Newsok.com. December 28, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "Oklahoma Treasurer Says He Won't Seek Re-election In 2022". www.publicradiotulsa.org. KWGS. June 2, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.