Kelly Hines
Kelly Hines (Republican Party) is a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 47. He assumed office on November 20, 2024. His current term ends on November 22, 2028.
Hines (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 47. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Kelly Hines served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard from 1985 to 1992 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 2019, retiring with the rank of colonel. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from East Central University, a graduate degree in ancient and classical history from the American Public University System, and a graduate degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. His career experience includes working as the vice president of Domestic Operations at Aviation Training Consulting (ATC).[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 47
Kelly Hines defeated Erin Brewer in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kelly Hines (R) | 52.9 | 20,952 |
 | Erin Brewer (D)  | 47.1 | 18,621 | |
| Total votes: 39,573 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 47
Kelly Hines defeated Jenny Schmitt in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 on August 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly Hines | 60.3 | 3,336 |
 | Jenny Schmitt | 39.7 | 2,195 | |
| Total votes: 5,531 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Erin Brewer advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 47.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 47
Kelly Hines and Jenny Schmitt advanced to a runoff. They defeated Aaron Curry in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kelly Hines | 37.5 | 1,889 |
| ✔ | | Jenny Schmitt | 31.4 | 1,579 |
| Aaron Curry | 31.1 | 1,568 | ||
| Total votes: 5,036 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Hines signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma State Senate District 47 |
Officeholder Oklahoma State Senate District 47 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Greg Treat (R) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 47 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
