Gene Stipe
On the record
Former longest-serving OK state senator (45 years); pleaded guilty 2003 to federal election-finance fraud + obstruction; 5-year probation due to age (76) + ill-health
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud, obstruction
Background
Between 1957 and 2003, Gene Stipe held the State Senator · Senate seat in Oklahoma, a 46-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Bryce Marlatt. Press-relevant: Former longest-serving OK state senator (45 years); pleaded guilty 2003 to federal election-finance fraud + obstruction; 5-year probation due to age (76) + ill-health. Same-year political environment (1957): Governor Raymond Gary.
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Others who held this office in Oklahoma
- Bryce Marlatt (2008-2017)