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George YoungDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 48
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George E. Young Sr. is an American pastor and politician who serves in the Oklahoma Senate from the 48th district as a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his tenure in the state senate he served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 99th district. He served as vice-chair of the Democratic caucus in the state house and as chair of the Black Caucus in the state legislature.

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Education7 - 7 of 5
Harvard Divinity School
Fellowship
2006 - 2006
Oklahoma Christian University
MBA Nonprofit Management and Leadership
2004 - 2006
Phillips Theological Seminary
MDV Theology
1995 - 1998
Oklahoma Christian University
MA Religion
1991 - 1997
Lambuth University
BS BusinessAdmininstration, Accounting
1972 - 1975
Past Positions1 - 9 of 9
Senator
Oklahoma State Senate
2018 - Current
Minority Caucus Vice Chair
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
2017 - 2018
Representative
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
2014 - 2018
Adjunct Professor
Mid America Christian University
2013 - Current
Pastor
Holy Temple Baptist Church
1998 - 2013
Court Advocate for Drug
CARE for Change Incorporated
2008 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Phillips Theological Seminary
2006 - Current
Chaplain
Saint Anthony's Hospital Oklahoma City
1991 - 2000
Adjunct Professor
Mid-America Christian University
Other Experience1 - 9 of 9
Chair
Faith To Government, Incorporated
1998 - Current
CEO
Young Management Consulting
Interim Pastor
Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Former Member
Human Services Subcommittee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives
Former Member
Long-term Care and Senior Services Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives
Former Member
Common Education Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives
Former Member
Health Services and Long-Term Care Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives
Former Member
Public Health Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives
Former Member
Children,Youth & Family Services Committee, Oklahoma State House of Representatives