Monroe Nichols

Monroe Nichols (born September 24, 1983) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 72nd district since 2016.[1]

Monroe Nichols
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
November 17, 2016
Preceded bySeneca Scott
Personal details
Born (1983-09-24) September 24, 1983
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationUniversity of Tulsa B.A.
University of Oklahoma M.P.A.

Early life

Nichols graduated from high school in Waco, Texas.[2]

Early career

Prior to serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Nichols worked as an aid to Tulsa mayor Kathy Taylor and as the chief of staff for former OU-Tulsa president Gerry Clancy. He also worked as an economic development manager at the Oklahoma State Department of Career and Technology Education as well as a director of business retention and expansion programs for the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, he cofounded the nonprofit ImpactTulsa. From 2014 to 2016 he served on the Tulsa Technology Center Board of Education.[1]

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Nichols was listed as one of over 30 individuals who filed for office with ties to education in 2016.[3] During the 2016 election, no Libertarian or independent candidate filed to run in district 72.[2] One Republican, Whitney Cole, filed to run in the district. However, Nichols filed a challenge to their candidacy and the Election Board removed them from the ballot, making the Democratic primary election the de facto election for the seat.[4] Maria Barnes, a former Tulsa city councilor, and Nichols were the only two candidates.[2] The Tulsa World endorsed Nichols in the 2016 Democratic primary election calling him a voice "for the future."[5] Nichols was also endorsed by Kathy Taylor. He narrowly defeated Maria Barnes in the primary election.[6] On November 17th, 2016, Monroe Nichols became the first African American elected to represent Oklahoma House District 72.[1]

Nichols also works as the Director of Policy and Partnerships for StriveTogether, a nonprofit.[1]

Electoral history
Oklahoma's 72nd state house district election, June 28, 2016[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Monroe Nichols 927 51.99
Democratic Maria Barnes 856 48.01
Total votes 1,783 100.00
Oklahoma's 72nd state house district election, June 26, 2018[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Monroe Nichols 2,347 75.08
Democratic A. C. Forst 779 24.92
Total votes 3,126 100.00
Oklahoma's 72nd state house district election, June 30, 2020[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Monroe Nichols 1,655 68.93
Democratic Maria Barnes 746 31.07
Total votes 2,401 100.00

References
  1. "REPRESENTATIVE MONROE NICHOLS DISTRICT 72 - DEMOCRAT". okhouse.gov. Oklahoma House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  2. Barbara Hoberock (2016-06-17). "Two Democrats vie to claim post vacated by state Rep. Seneca Scott". Tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
  3. Eger, Andrea (13 April 2016). "'The Teacher Caucus': Pro-public education candidates to file Wednesday for state legislative races". Tulsa World. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  4. Hoberock, Barbara (26 April 2021). "Knox to stay on the ballot in race for Senate District 11". Tulsa World. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  5. "Tulsa World Editorial endorsement: For Monroe Nichols in House District 72". Tulsa World. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  6. Krehbiel, Randy (29 June 2016). "Four elected to Legislature; incumbent Walker ousted". Tulsa World. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. "OK Election Results Jun 28 2016". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  8. "OK Election Results Jun 26 2018". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  9. "OK Election Results Jun 30 2020". Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved 1 April 2022.


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