Amanda Clinton (House District 0071)

Amanda Clinton is a Democratic representative for Oklahoma House District 71 . A small business owner, Cherokee Nation citizen, and 20-year Brookside resident, she won a June special election to fill a vacant seat. Born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and raised in rural northeast Oklahoma by a general contractor father and a classroom teacher mother, Clinton emphasizes values of fairness, integrity, and public service. She has two decades of experience in government, journalism, education advocacy, and working with Tribal governments.

Education and Political Experience

Clinton credits her success to a strong public education and Cherokee Nation investments in cultural and economic empowerment. Her background includes advocating for women, education, and quality of life improvements in Oklahoma.

In politics, she serves as Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, and recently passed HB 3392 unanimously through the House Utility Committee to protect electricity customers from unfair costs tied to large industrial projects like data centers, a priority for the House Democratic Caucus. She campaigns against Republican mismanagement on issues like child poverty, education, and healthcare access.