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Bryce Marlatt
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 6, 2009 – September 12, 2017
Preceded byOwen Laughlin
Succeeded byCasey Murdock
Personal details
Born
Anthony Bryce Marlatt

(1977-03-29) March 29, 1977 (age 47)
Shattuck, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTatum
Children3
Residence(s)Woodward, Oklahoma
EducationNorthwestern Oklahoma State University

Anthony Bryce Marlatt (born March 29, 1977)[1] is an American Republican politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2009 until his resignation in 2017.

Biography[edit]

Marlatt was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2003.[2] Marlatt previously worked as a staff member for Representative Frank Lucas and Senator Jim Inhofe.[3]

In 2004, he unsuccessfully ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, losing in the Republican primary. He ran for the Senate in 2008 and won; being reelected in 2012 and 2016.

In 2013, Marlatt was named the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association's "Legislator of the Year".[4]

Marlatt was elected Majority Caucus Chair in 2014.[5] He was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader in 2016.[6]

Legal issues[edit]

In December 2014, Marlatt was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.[7][8] In June 2015, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation, along with a one-year deferred sentence.[9]

In July 2017, Marlatt was accused of "forcefully grabbing an Uber driver and kissing her neck on June 26 while she drove him to a hotel".[10][11][12][13]

In September 2017, Marlatt was charged with felony sexual battery. After being charged, he resigned from the Senate.[14]

At trial, he pled guilty. In a plea bargain, was sentenced to 90 days probation, fined $500, and paid $50 to the victims compensation fund plus court costs.[15]

Personal life[edit]

Marlatt and his wife, Tatum, have 4 children.[3]

Electoral history[edit]

Oklahoma House District 58 Republican primary, 2004[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff W. Hickman 2,636 53.68
Republican Bryce Marlatt 2,275 46.33
Total votes 4,911 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2008[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 4,577 75.90
Republican Kevin Evans 1,453 24.10
Total votes 6,030 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2008[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 18,897 68.32
Democratic Bowdy E. Peach 8,762 31.68
Total votes 27,659 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt Unopposed 100.00
Total votes Unopposed 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2012[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 23,226 84.46
Independent Tommy W. Nicholson 4,273 15.54
Total votes 27,499 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 Republican primary, 2016[20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt 6,430 70.34
Republican Tommy W. Nicholson 2,712 29.67
Total votes 9,142 100.00
Oklahoma Senate District 27 election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bryce Marlatt Unopposed 100.00
Total votes Unopposed 100.00

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov
  2. ^ Neal, James (October 29, 2012). "Republican, independent face off in state District 27 race". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Bryce Marlatt's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "Sen. Marlatt named OIPA 'Legislator of the Year'". Oklahoma Senate. June 17, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Senate Republicans elect leadership team". Oklahoma Senate. November 18, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "Marlatt takes oath for third term in Oklahoma Senate". Woodward News. November 18, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  7. ^ Stecklein, Janelle (December 3, 2014). "Senator holds onto leadership post after arrest". Enid News & Eagle. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  8. ^ Patterson, Zak (December 3, 2014). "Oklahoma senator found passed out behind the wheel". Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "Oklahoma State Senator Pleads No Contest to DUI". FortySix News. June 30, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  10. ^ "Oklahoma senator accused of assaulting Uber driver". Fox News. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  11. ^ Lazzaro, Sage (July 7, 2017). "GOP State Senator Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Uber Driver". The New York Observer. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  12. ^ Stewart, Sarah (July 5, 2017). "Oklahoma State Senator Bryce Marlatt named as suspect in lewd acts case involving Uber driver". KFOR. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  13. ^ https://newsok.com | State Sen. Bryce Marlatt resigns Tuesday, six days after being charged with sexual battery | Kyle Schwab | [1]
  14. ^ Nuttle, Matthew (September 12, 2017). "Oklahoma Senator Resigns Following Sexual Battery Charge". News9. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  15. ^ https://www.stwnewspress.com | Mar 11, 2019 | Former state senator pleads guilty in Uber case | CNHI News | [2]
  16. ^ "OK State House 58 - R Primary 2004". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  17. ^ "OK State Senate 27 - R Primary 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  18. ^ "OK State Senate 27 2008". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  19. ^ "OK State Senate 27 2012". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  20. ^ "OK State Senate 27 - R Primary 2016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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