• Source: Amanda Swope

    • Amanda Swope is an American politician who has served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 71st district since November 16, 2022. She was the Tulsa County Democratic Party Chairwoman between 2019 and 2022, the youngest person and first Native American to hold the position. She is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation. In January 2025, she will assume the role of Director of Tribal Policy & Partnership in the administration of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, focusing on fostering relationships between the city and tribal nations.


    Early life and education


    Amanda Swope was born and raised in Tulsa where she graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 2006. Her mother is former Tulsa City Councilor Connie Dodson. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Northeastern State University and her master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.


    Career


    Swope worked in the nonprofit sector before accepting a job for the Muscogee Nation in 2018. She became the tribal juvenile justice program director for the Muscogee Nation in 2021.


    Tulsa County Democratic Party


    Swope started volunteering with the Tulsa County Democratic Party in 2011. She served as the Chairwoman of the Tulsa County Democratic Party from 2019 to 2022. She was the youngest person and first Native American to hold the seat. She also worked on Drew Edmondson's campaign for governor in 2018.


    Oklahoma House of Representatives


    Swope filed to run for Oklahoma House of Representatives 71st district to succeed Representative Denise Brewer in 2022. She faced no other Democratic candidates in the primary and Republican Mike Masters in the general election. She was endorsed by the Tulsa World and received campaign contributions from the Cherokee Nation. She defeated Masters with over 60% of the vote. She was sworn in on November 16, 2022. During her tenure she served on the Elections and Ethics Committee, Administrative Rules Committee, State Powers Committee, Rules Committee, and Public Safety Appropriations and Budget Committee.
    Swope ran for reelection unopposed in 2024. That December, she announced she would resign to serve as Tulsa's director of tribal policy and partnerships starting January 29, 2025, in Mayor Monroe Nichols' administration.


    Personal life


    Swope is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and of Osage descent.


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