Loyd Benson

Loyd Benson is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1997 to 2000 and in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1984 to 2002.

Loyd Benson
40th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office 1997–2000
Preceded by	Glen D. Johnson Jr.
Succeeded by	Larry Adair
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 63rd district
In office 1984–2002
Preceded by	Marvin L. Baughman
Succeeded by	Don Armes
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Frederick, Oklahoma, U.S.
Education	Cameron Junior College University of Oklahoma College of Law

Biography

Loyd Benson graduated from Cameron Junior College and the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1965. He joined a Frederick, Oklahoma, law firm in 1967. Benson was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1984. From 1991 to 1996 he was the majority leader and from 1997 to 2000 he was the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He retired in 2002, one term before he was term limited. He practiced law after retiring in Frederick.^[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.^[2]

References

1. Jackson, T. (June 4, 2002). "Loyd Benson leaving Legislature Veteran lawmaker looks to future, possibly at Cameron University". The Lawton Constitution. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
2. "Oklahoma History" (PDF). Retrieved 8 August 2024.