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Markwayne Mullin
NameMarkwayne Mullin
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2023
StateOklahoma
Jr/srUnited States Senator
AlongsideJames Lankford
Term startJanuary 3, 2023
State1Oklahoma
District12nd
Term start1January 3, 2013
Term end1January 3, 2023
Predecessor1Dan Boren
Successor1Josh Brecheen
PartyRepublican
SpouseChristie Mullin, 1999
Birth date26 July 1977
Birth placeTulsa, Oklahoma
EducationMissouri Valley College (BA)

Markwayne Mullin is an American politician and businessman serving as the junior United States Senator from Oklahoma since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023. Before entering politics, he was a professional mixed martial arts fighter and owned a successful plumbing business.

Early life and education

Markwayne Mullin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up in Westville, a small town in Adair County. He is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and attended Stilwell High School. For his post-secondary education, he attended Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, on a wrestling scholarship, graduating with a degree in construction management. His early career included work in the family plumbing business, Mullin Plumbing, which he would later expand significantly.

Business career

After college, Mullin took over the struggling family business, Mullin Plumbing, and transformed it into a multi-state enterprise with operations across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. He also pursued a brief career as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, competing in organizations like World Extreme Cagefighting. His business acumen was recognized with awards such as the Small Business Administration's "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" for Oklahoma. He later expanded his business interests to include radio station ownership and real estate development.

U.S. House of Representatives

Mullin was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2012, succeeding Democrat Dan Boren in the historically Democratic Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district. He served on several influential committees, including the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Intelligence Committee. During his tenure, he was a member of the House Freedom Caucus and consistently advocated for conservative policies, including support for the Second Amendment, opposition to the Affordable Care Act, and promoting energy independence for the United States.

U.S. Senate

Following the retirement of Senator Jim Inhofe, Mullin won the 2022 special election, defeating Democrat Kendra Horn and libertarian Robert Murphy to become the first Native American U.S. Senator from Oklahoma in decades. He was sworn into the United States Senate in January 2023 by Vice President Kamala Harris. In the Senate, he serves on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

Political positions

Mullin is a staunch conservative and strong supporter of former President Donald Trump. He holds firm positions against abortion, supports expansive gun rights, and advocates for stringent immigration restrictions. He is a vocal proponent of the fossil fuel industry and has opposed policies like the Green New Deal. On foreign policy, he has taken a hawkish stance, supporting a robust military and expressing skepticism towards international agreements like the Paris Agreement.

Personal life

Mullin is married to Christie Mullin, and the couple has six children. They reside on a ranch in Westville. He is an active member of the Cherokee Nation and has been involved in various community and charitable organizations. An avid rodeo supporter, he has participated in team roping events. His faith as a Baptist is a central part of his personal and political identity.

Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma Category:United States senators from Oklahoma Category:Cherokee Nation citizens Category:Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives Category:Republican Party United States senators