Jose Cruz (Oklahoma politician)

Jose Cruz is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 89th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Jose Cruz
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 89th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byShane Stone
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationOklahoma Christian University (BS)
Oklahoma City University (JD)

Early life and education

Cruz was raised in Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communication and media studies from Oklahoma Christian University and a Juris Doctor from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.[1]

Career

From 2012 to 2014, Cruz worked as a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual. In 2014 and 2015, he managed Michael Brooks-Jimenez's successful campaign for the Oklahoma Senate. He also worked as a legal assistant for Brooks-Jimenez's law firm. Cruz then joined the office of Congresswoman Kendra Horn, serving as her community outreach specialist until she left office in 2019. Cruz was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[2][3] He is also an attorney at Foshee & Yaffe.[4][5]

References
  1. "Jose Cruz (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  2. Myers, Alex (2020-11-11). "José Cruz is first Latino to represent southside House District 89". Oklahoma City Free Press. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  3. "Newcomer Jose Cruz cruises to victory in House District 89". Oklahoman.com. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  4. "Jose Cruz (Oklahoma)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  5. "Representative Jose Cruz - Oklahoma House of Representatives". www.okhouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
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