Bruce Niemi
Bruce Niemi | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Niemi speaking in 2025 | |
| Chairman of the Tulsa County Democratic Party | |
| In office 2022 – May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Amanda Swope |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Gray[1] |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Frank F. Pitezel |
| Succeeded by | Flint Breckinridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1949 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oklahoma |
Bruce Niemi is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993.
Biography
Bruce Niemi was born on April 24, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and worked as a political science teacher at Tulsa Community College. He ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1990 as a member of the Democratic Party.[2] He was elected and served in the 43rd Oklahoma Legislature from 1991 to 1993.[3][4] After leaving the legislature, he worked as the president of Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Foundation and served on the Tulsa County Election Board.[5][6] He also served as the chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Party.[4]
In December 2024, Niemi announced his candidacy for the Oklahoma House 71st district special election to succeed Amanda Swope.[4] He did not file to run.[7]
References
- ^ Krehbiel, Randy (May 4, 2025). "Political notebook: Legislature faces busy week". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ "STATE HOUSE". The Oklahoman. August 19, 1990. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ "History" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 18, 2006. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Krehbiel, Randy (December 14, 2024). "Political notebook: General revenue drops ahead of budget forecast". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Wood, Mindy Ragan (September 19, 2023). "Advocates push for increased hemp regulations in Oklahoma". Enid News and Eagle. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Hybels, Amy (October 6, 2023). "Tulsa County party leaders come together to address poll worker shortage". KOKI-TV. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Loveless, Tristan (30 January 2025). "Tulsa-area special elections: HD 71, HD 74 draw crowds". NonDoc. Retrieved March 21, 2025.