Biography
In 2022, Rep. Mark Tedford was elected to represent House District 69 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Tedford lives in Tulsa County. He received his MBA from the University of Tulsa and has worked in the insurance business since 1992. Tedford's leadership has earned him awards and recognitions, specifically, the "Blue Ribbon Small Business Award." He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Advisors at the Soldier's Wish Foundation and the Board of Advisors at Home Church. Previously, he's served on the Board of the Tulsa Economic Development Council, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Small Business Connect, and the Jenks Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife have four children.
State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Each represents a district in the legislature's lower chamber, which is called the House, the Assembly, or the House of Delegates depending on the state. Most serve two-year terms.