John Waldron is a former American politician and educator who served as a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 77 from 2018 until his resignation on April 16, 2026. A longtime social studies teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa since 1999, he focused on education reform, including legislation in 2023 to raise pay for school support staff earning under $80,000 by 20%. He held leadership roles such as Minority Caucus Vice Chair , Minority Caucus Secretary , and Assistant Minority Floor Leader , and briefly chaired the Oklahoma Democratic Party from June to December 2025. Waldron is married to Krista with one child, Van. His tenure ended amid allegations of past misconduct.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BA in History, University of Virginia ; Master's in International Relations and Affairs, George Washington University .
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to Oklahoma House District 77 in 2018; assumed office November 21, 2018.
  • Ran unsuccessfully for Oklahoma Senate District 39 in 2016.
  • Re-elected to House District 77 in 2022.
  • Served on committees including Health Services and Long-Term Care, State Powers, Education Subcommittee, Wildlife, and formerly Common Education.
  • Chaired Oklahoma Democratic Party .