Ellyn Hefner
Ellyn Hefner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Collin Walke |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Mount St. Mary High School |
Ellyn Novak Hefner is an American politician who has served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 87th district since November 16, 2022.
Education
[edit | edit source]She graduated from Mount St. Mary High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]Hefner worked as a lobbyist for disability rights for adults and children with developmental disabilities for eighteen years.[2]
As of 2022, she also worked as a financial advisor at Mass Mutual.[2]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
[edit | edit source]Hefner announced her campaign for the Oklahoma House of Representatives' 87th district in 2022 to succeed retiring Representative Collin Walke. She was the sole Democratic candidate and did not have a primary.[2] The Edmond Democratic Women's chapter endorsed her.[3] She faced Republican Gloria Banister in the November election.[4] She won the November election and was sworn in on November 16, 2022.[5][6]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Hefner is a widow with three children.[3]
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