Jessica Garvin
Jessica Garvin (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 43. She assumed office on November 18, 2020. She left office on November 20, 2024.
Garvin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 43. She lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.
Biography
Jessica Garvin was born in Marshall, Minnesota. Garvin earned a B.A. in communications from the University of Oklahoma. Her career experience includes working as the executive vice president of and co-owning Bison Health Management, as a nursing home administrator, as the chief operations officer of West Wind Assisted Living, and in marketing with PharmcareUSA.[1]
Garvin has served as the vice president of Lions Club International's Marlow chapter, on the board of the United Way of Stephens County, a Marlow community liaison for the Beautiful Day Foundation, and a volunteer healthcare consultant with Duncan Community Residence. She has been affiliated with the Lindsay Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation, Career Pathways, and Pathways to a Healthier You.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Garvin was assigned to the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee
- Senate General Government Committee, Chair
- Retirement and Insurance Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Tourism and Wildlife Committee
- Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency
2021-2022
Garvin was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 43
Kendal Sacchieri defeated Sam Graefe in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 43 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kendal Sacchieri (R) | 80.5 | 29,541 | |
| Sam Graefe (D) | 19.5 | 7,156 | ||
| Total votes: 36,697 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sam Graefe advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43
Kendal Sacchieri defeated incumbent Jessica Garvin in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kendal Sacchieri | 53.3 | 5,143 | |
| Jessica Garvin | 46.7 | 4,512 | ||
| Total votes: 9,655 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 43
Jessica Garvin defeated Terri Reimer in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 43 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Garvin (R) | 82.2 | 30,383 | |
| Terri Reimer (D) | 17.8 | 6,588 | ||
| Total votes: 36,971 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 43
Jessica Garvin defeated incumbent Paul Scott in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 43 on August 25, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jessica Garvin | 51.6 | 3,927 | |
| Paul Scott | 48.4 | 3,689 | ||
| Total votes: 7,616 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Terri Reimer advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43
Incumbent Paul Scott and Jessica Garvin advanced to a runoff. They defeated Kaity Keith in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 43 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Scott | 49.9 | 5,685 | |
| ✔ | Jessica Garvin | 39.3 | 4,474 | |
| Kaity Keith | 10.9 | 1,237 | ||
| Total votes: 11,396 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Jessica Garvin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garvin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Jessica Garvin is a Conservative Republican from Stephens County. She is a 2008 graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. Jessica is a small business owner and nursing home and assisted living administrator, employing over 200 individuals from Stephens and Grady Counties between all of the businesses she owns or manages. She is a Christian, a wife of over ten years, a mother to three and a foster parent. Jessica has a heart for community activism and takes pride in public service.
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse: We have to focus on improving these access to health services in Oklahoma. These issues, when left untreated, feed into other areas of concern for Oklahoma: foster care, our prison system, the amount of individuals on social programs, and education.
- Rural Economic Development: Oklahoma has been too dependent on one industry's revenue for too long! We have to elect leaders who can help "market" Oklahoma in order to diversify our economy and get Oklahomans back to work.
- Educational Outcomes: "Learn Here, Earn Here" is a slogan I love. I have been heavily involved in the Career Pathways program in Duncan Public Schools and believe programs like this are important to teaching our kids how they can find great paying jobs right here in Oklahoma. We need to focus on what we want out of education and then invest money in programs to helps students succeed, whether that be in the workforce, in trade school programs, in the military or in college. We have to do better for our future generation of workers.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Rural Economic Development, Educational Outcomes, Veterans Issues & Benefits, Gun Rights, Right to Life, Rural Healthcare, Small Business Growth, Diversifying Oklahoma's Economy, Infrastructure, Broadband & Technology Advancements, and many more. However, the first three are my focus areas, if elected.
I believe the core responsibilities are to allow people to be represented, no matter which political affiliation with which they are associated, to be "marketers" for our state to businesses and to help develop our economy in order to keep Oklahomans working. I believe legislators should be professional and should serve people until they lose themselves in service to others, and to shed a positive light on our state and their individual districts.
I want to leave a legacy of compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, kindness, and consideration for others. We live in a world where people always focus on themselves and their own success, which is important... but sometimes we need to invest time into others to help make our state a better place! I believe in order to lift one another up, you have to be wiling to help others meet their goals. That said, there is a huge difference between feeding people and teaching them how to fish. Just like my father encouraged me to work hard for what I wanted in life, I believe we have to teach people how to work hard, be independent and show others how to do the same. The legacy I want to leave is one of building others up, providing opportunities for personal development and growth, and encouraging others to leave the world better than we found it. The key to this is teaching others to be self-sufficient and not relying on handouts or depending on others to get where they want to be in life.
I got my first job (other than working at my parents' business) when I was fifteen. My parents had to sign a work release for me to be able to work, since I was not legally old enough to work without parental consent. I was a waitress at Eduardo's Mexican Food Restaurant from the time I was a freshman in high school until my sophomore year of college, so about six years total. I worked there through high school, but then I would come back on the weekends while in college and work whenever they were short-staffed or needed to train new employees.
I had decided when I turned fifteen that I wanted to start saving for a car; my parents, although my dad was a physician, told me I had to purchase my own car if I wanted one. I believe that because he instilled a strong work ethic in me, instead of handing me everything I wanted, I am a stronger, more independent woman with a desire to work smart and be thankful for what I have. My dad convinced me when I was sixteen that my car payment was $75 and my insurance was $25 (although, looking back now, I realize he was probably not being 100% honest). I paid $100 a month until the car was paid off and I kept that car well into my adulthood. My father came from a poor, Mexican immigrant family who became naturalized citizens and worked hard to provide a better life for their children. They knew the value of hard work and my dad has helped to develop the importance of that in my siblings and me.
Chris Stapleton's "Broken Halos"
I listen to a lot of red dirt country on Pandora and he is one of my favorites.
I do believe it is beneficial but do not believe this should prohibit or discourage anyone from running for office. Just like with any job, experience helps. Having a basic understanding of how government and public policy work would be desired and beneficial, but I also believe people who run for office are typically hard workers and fast learners and are able to adapt to any situation, given the opportunity.
I do believe it is imperative to develop relationships with other legislators because I have seen how quickly a district loses their voice when their legislator doesn't have the respect of his/her colleagues. Other legislators can provide wisdom, experience and direction to others; they can also provide a different perspective, different life experiences and a different approach to leadership. Maintaining positive and professional relationships with other legislators shows one's ability to work collaboratively to make Oklahoma better.
I have three legislators that I have a lot of respect for who are currently serving in office. The first is Rep. Marcus McEntire from Duncan. He is the type of person who is always trying to think of ways to solve problems. He takes advice, gives direction and is extremely well respected in the House. He treats people with respect and is the first one to admit when he doesn't have an answer. Next is Rep. Brad Boles from Marlow. Brad is the kind of man who stands strong in his faith, who is kind, considerate and a great listener and friend. He is courteous and compassionate, but is always knowledgeable and fair. Lastly, Senator Chris Kidd, from Waurika. I respect Senator Kidd because of the fact that he is comfortable in his own skin, knows what he stands for, and has not allowed his position to effect how he treats people. He is respectful and has never lost sight of where he came from or who he is. He is simple, yet productive.
If I could become half the legislator these men are, I think I would be successful.
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2024
In 2024, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 30. Special sessions took place on January 29, 2024 and on July 15, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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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
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Paul Scott (R) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 43 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Kendal Sacchieri (R) |
