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Ellyn Novak Hefner is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 87th district since November 16, 2022.
Ellyn Hefner | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Collin Walke |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 3 |
Education | Mount St. Mary High School |
She graduated from Mount St. Mary High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1]
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]
Hefner announced her campaign for the Oklahoma House of Representatives's 87th district in 2022 to succeed retiring Representative Collin Walke. She was the sole Democratic candidate and did not have a primary.[2] She was endorsed by the Edmond Democratic Women chapter.[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]
Hefner is a widow with three children.[3]
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