Peterson, Winchester Opt Out This Year
Reps. Ron Peterson and Susan Winchester announced today they will not seek re-election this year.
"I have enjoyed my service in the Legislature and feel that I've made a real contribution to the state, but it's time for me to return to the private sector," said Peterson, R-Broken Arrow.
"I am proud that I championed common-sense, conservative legislation that will grow our economy and create private-sector jobs."
Peterson was first elected to the House in 2000 and has served four terms. During the last four years he has served as chairman of the House Economic Development & Financial Services Committee.
Winchester announced she will not seek re-election to a sixth term. Winchester, a Chickasha Republican, was the first woman to serve as House speaker pro tem. She also ran unsuccessfully to become the state's first female speaker.
Winchester says she is most proud of a bill that became law removing criminal penalties against parents who leave newborn infants safely with medical providers.
A third Republican, House Majority Floor Leader Greg Piatt of Ardmore, who could serve two more years until he is term-limited, also says he won't seek reelection. After serving in the House for 10 years, Piatt said he wants to spend more time with his family.
"I have enjoyed my service in the Legislature and feel that I've made a real contribution to the state, but it's time for me to return to the private sector," said Peterson, R-Broken Arrow.
"I am proud that I championed common-sense, conservative legislation that will grow our economy and create private-sector jobs."
Peterson was first elected to the House in 2000 and has served four terms. During the last four years he has served as chairman of the House Economic Development & Financial Services Committee.
Winchester announced she will not seek re-election to a sixth term. Winchester, a Chickasha Republican, was the first woman to serve as House speaker pro tem. She also ran unsuccessfully to become the state's first female speaker.
Winchester says she is most proud of a bill that became law removing criminal penalties against parents who leave newborn infants safely with medical providers.
A third Republican, House Majority Floor Leader Greg Piatt of Ardmore, who could serve two more years until he is term-limited, also says he won't seek reelection. After serving in the House for 10 years, Piatt said he wants to spend more time with his family.
Labels: Greg Piatt, Ron Peterson, Susan Winchester
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