Will Claunch Seek County Commission Seat?
With the appointment of Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth to the Corporation Commission, word quickly spread that former State Rep. Forrest Claunch, Midwest City Republican, may seek the seat Roth is vacating.
Governor Brad Henry will set a special election date; state law requires that the election be within six months of a vacancy.
Claunch, who became a leader in the anti-gambling movement during his years in the Legislature, left the House in 2004. An active Southern Baptist lay leader, the conservative Claunch was a member of the House GOP leadership during his tenure.
Governor Brad Henry will set a special election date; state law requires that the election be within six months of a vacancy.
Claunch, who became a leader in the anti-gambling movement during his years in the Legislature, left the House in 2004. An active Southern Baptist lay leader, the conservative Claunch was a member of the House GOP leadership during his tenure.
Labels: Forrest Claunch, Jim Roth
posted by Mike McCarville @ 2:30 PM
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