Dan Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – March 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Adkins |
| Succeeded by | Karen Gaddis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1958 |
| Nationality | American Muscogee Nation |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Dan Kirby (born Danny Gene Kirby, April 14, 1958) is a Republican politician from Oklahoma and a former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Kirby was first elected to his seat in 2008, replacing Republican Dennis Adkins, and was reelected four times.
In January 2017, two legislative assistants accused Kirby of sexual harassment; after a House panel recommended his expulsion from the Senate, Kirby resigned in March.[1][2]
In June 2023, Kirby was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a passenger on a motorbike Kirby was driving died in a crash in July 2022. Kirby was found to be at fault for the crash, and was driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and various prescription drugs.[3]
Electoral history
Kirby ran unopposed in the 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014 elections. In 2016, he defeated Democrat Karen Gaddis, receiving 59.56% of the vote; after his resignation, Gaddis won a special election to replace him.[4]
References
- ↑ Clay, Nolan (January 19, 2017). "Former legislative assistant alleges Tulsa Rep. Dan Kirby repeatedly asked her for nude photos". The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ↑ Hoberock, Barbara (February 5, 2017). "Update: Rep. Dan Kirby resigns amid sexual harassment controversy". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Federal Jury Convicts Tulsa Resident Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Indian Country" (Press release). Oklahoma: U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Oklahoma. July 5, 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Dan Kirby". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 12, 2017.