Forrest Bennett

Party: Democratic

District: House District 92, Oklahoma City

Forrest Welch Bennett was born on August 13, 1989, and is a fifth-generation Oklahoman. He is an active member of his Oklahoma City community, serving as a board member for organizations including Thrive, Dale Rogers Training Center, and Next Generation. Bennett is known as an advocate for public transit and has been involved in numerous community initiatives.

Education and Professional Background

Bennett began his professional career working with the Oklahoma legislature, where he gained firsthand experience in the legislative process. He later transitioned to education, teaching American Government at the University of Oklahoma. During his time in education, he worked to increase parent involvement and advocated for improvements in Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Political Experience

Bennett was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016, representing House District 92. Throughout his tenure, he focused on bipartisan legislation and constituent services. He was re-elected in 2024 unopposed and would have been eligible to serve through 2028.

During his five terms in the legislature, Bennett worked on various initiatives, including a bill requiring parental notification when their child is placed with another student driver—legislation he championed after a constituent's daughter was killed in a car accident.

In November 2025, Bennett was elected president of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO and resigned from his House seat effective December 1, 2025, to lead the labor organization. His legislative focus had increasingly emphasized bipartisan cooperation, with more of his Democratic-backed bills passing with Republican support by the end of his tenure.