Biography
Rep. John George was elected to represent District 36 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022. George is a career law enforcement officer and long-time Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police president. He served with the Oklahoma City Police Department from 1991-2022; he spent most of his career as a detective. George served five years in the Oklahoma National Guard with the rank of second lieutenant. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from East Central University in Ada. His wife, Audrea, is an Oklahoma City police officer. Together, they have two daughters.
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.