Darrell Weaver
Darrell Weaver | |
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 Weaver's official senate portrait | |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Sykes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1962 Moore, Oklahoma, U. S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Cameron University (BA) Oklahoma Christian University (MBA) |
Darrell Weaver (born March 15, 1962) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district since 2018. Weaver served 28 years in law enforcement serving his last nine years as the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Darrell Weaver was born on March 15, 1962, in Moore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cameron University in 1986 and later earned a master's degree from Oklahoma Christian University.[1]
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
[edit | edit source]He was commissioned as an officer with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in 1987. In 1996, he was promoted to the agent-in-charge for the Oklahoma City enforcement unit.[2] In September 2006, he was appointed director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He served in that position until his retirement in November 2015.[3] In 2014, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.[2]
Oklahoma Senate
[edit | edit source]In August 2017, Weaver launched a campaign for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[4] He won the 2018 election and was reelected in 2022 without opposition.[5]
In April 2025, he launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026 election.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He is a Christian, married, and has five children.[6]
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