Nick Archer | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Russ |
| Mayor of Elk City, Oklahoma | |
| In office 2019 – November 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Cory Spieker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sayre, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Elk City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BS) |
Nick Archer is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 55th district since November 16, 2022.
Early life and education
Nick Archer was born in Sayre, Oklahoma and his family moved to Elk City, Oklahoma when he was a child. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor s degree in architecture.[1]
Career
Archer works for Great Plains Analytical Services, a company that provides emissions testing for oil and gas companies.[1] H also owns a firearm company, HFJ Outdoors.[1][2]
Elk City
Archer served on Elk City, Oklahoma's zoning commission before later being elected mayor in 2019.[1][3] He resigned in November 2022 and was succeeded by Cory Spieker.[4]
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Archer announced his campaign for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022 to succeed retiring Representative Todd Russ. Tad Boone and Jeff Sawatzky also launched campaigns for the office.[1] Archer won the primary outright avoiding a runoff and since no non-Republican candidate filed for the office there was no general election.[5] He was sworn in on November 16, 2022.[6] He was one of twenty early Oklahoma lawmakers who endorsed Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election.[7]
Personal life
Archer is married to his wife Katie and they have two children.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Hancock, Andrea (June 26, 2022). "GOP primary will decide next rep for House District 55". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ Brown, Trevor; Monies, Paul; Ramos, Lionel; Ross, Keaton (April 19, 2022). "Why Are You Running? Oklahoma Candidates Say Why They're in the Race". Oklahoma Watch. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- 1 2 "REPRESENTATIVE NICK ARCHER DISTRICT 55 - REPUBLICAN". okhouse.gov. Oklahoma House of Representatives. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ "Interim Elk City Mayor Sworn In". 96.5. November 8, 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ Hancock, Andrea; Brinkman, Bennett; Savage, Tres (June 30, 2022). "In Legislature, 3 incumbents out, 10 races go to runoffs". NonDoc. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ "Archer Takes Oath of Office". 96.5. November 16, 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (2023-06-07). "20 Oklahoma lawmakers endorse Ron DeSantis". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2023-06-08.