Oklahoma State Senator Thompson Announces Resignation

An Oklahoma state senator has resigned his seat after being removed as speaker earlier this year. Sen. Roger Thompson (R-Okemah) announced his resignation Friday in a written statement.

Friday June 14, 2024, 4:46 p.m.

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THE CITY OF OKLAHOMA –

An Oklahoma state senator has resigned his seat after being removed as speaker earlier this year.

Sen. Roger Thompson (R-Okemah) announced his resignation Friday with a written statement, a letter addressed to Senate Leader Greg Treat:

“Dear Senator Treat,

I am grateful and honored to have had the opportunity to serve the people of Senate District 8 over the past 10 years.

Pursuant to 26 OS 12-119, I hereby irrevocably submit my resignation for the elected office of State Senator for District 8. Such resignation will not take effect immediately but will become effective on November 1, 2024.”

The resignation came just weeks “after he was suddenly removed as chairman of the Senate Appropriations and Budget Committee.” according to NonDoc.

Thompson’s announced departure prompted a tribute from Treat:

“Senator Roger Thompson has been a wonderful friend and great partner in the Senate over the past 10 years. His faithful stewardship of the budget over the past several years has led to record savings and investments in education, health Behavioral and Infrastructure Senator Thompson also helped the Legislature through many difficult times, particularly through the ARPA process. His work developing the Legislative Office for Fiscal Transparency as co-chair played a role. instrumental in the positive results we have seen come out of this office a servant’s heart through and through. Even before coming to the Senate, he served in many roles in his community, including serving as a pastor for his local ministry and. as a missionary abroad.

Senator Thompson served his state well, and while I look forward to continuing our friendship, the Senate is losing a valuable member of our family. I wish him and his wife, Pamela, good luck in whatever lies ahead.”