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Chuck Hoskin
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For his son, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, see Chuck Hoskin Jr.
Chuck Hoskin Sr. is a Cherokee and American politician and former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district, which includes parts of Craig, Mayes, and Rogers counties.[1] He served as a whip for the Democratic caucus. After leaving the House he served for four years as the Mayor of Vinita, Oklahoma.[2] He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and he served from 1995 to 2007 as a member of the Tribal Council, and in 2011 became Chief of Staff for the Principal Chief, Baker.[3] In 2019 his son, Chuck Hoskin Jr., was elected Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation.[4]
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Quick Facts Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district, Preceded by ...
Chuck Hoskin | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
In office 2006–2018 | |
Preceded by | Joe Eddins |
Succeeded by | Rusty Cornwell |
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Born | (1952-01-29) January 29, 1952 (age 72) Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Nationality | American Cherokee Nation |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Stephanie |
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Education | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (AA) Northeastern State University (BA, MEd) |
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Branch/service | United States Navy |
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