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Jose Cruz (Oklahoma)
Jose Cruz (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 89. He assumed office on November 18, 2020. He left office on January 21, 2022.
Cruz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 89. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cruz resigned on January 21, 2022, citing his behavior at a New Year's Eve gathering.[1]
Biography
Cruz earned a communications degree from Oklahoma Christian University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. Cruz's career experience includes working as a community outreach specialist for former Congresswoman Kendra Horn (D).[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Cruz was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Development Committee (decommissioned)
- Judiciary - Criminal Committee (decommissioned)
Elections
2020
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89
Jose Cruz defeated John Hutton in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jose Cruz (D) | 66.4 | 2,606 |
| John Hutton (R) | 33.6 | 1,317 | ||
| Total votes: 3,923 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89
Jose Cruz defeated Chris Bryant and Cristian Zapata in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jose Cruz | 74.4 | 699 |
| Chris Bryant | 13.1 | 123 | ||
| Cristian Zapata | 12.6 | 118 | ||
| Total votes: 940 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Hutton advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 89 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D) |
