Alicia Andrews
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Alicia Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office June 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Anna Langthorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BA) |
Alicia Andrews (born 1966/1967)[1] is an American politician and licensed Realtor serving as the chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.[2] Before that, she served for two years as the party secretary.[3] She is the first African-American to hold the position of party chair.[4]
Career
[edit]Andrews has served three consecutive terms as of her latest reelection in 2023. Her current term ends in 2025.[5] She filed to run for the Tulsa City Council in 2024,[6] where she lost with just under 36% of the vote. [7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Oklahoma Democrats Elect 1st African-American to Lead Party". AP News. June 10, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "Executive Committee". Oklahoma Democratic Party. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Oklahoma Democratic party, for first time, elects African American woman as chairperson". 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa. 2019-06-11. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Gray, Sarah (2021-03-18). "Womxn's History Month: Alicia Andrews, Okla. Democratic Party Chair". Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Oklahoma Dems Elect State Officers in Historic First". Okemah News Leader. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Casey, Bella (June 12, 2023). "Tulsa municipal election filings close; last-minute candidates join field". Tulsa World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "OK Election Results". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved October 20, 2024.