John Jarman

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John Jarman

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 17, 1915
Date of Death Jan. 15, 1982 (Age: 66)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John Jarman holds an Ivy League undergraduate degree and a law degree from Harvard, establishing a strong educational foundation. He began his career in law in Oklahoma City and later served in the U.S. Army's Security Intelligence Corps during World War II. Jarman transitioned from private practice to a significant political career, holding various state and federal offices. He demonstrated leadership by switching political parties in protest of perceived ideological shifts within his former party.

Political Ideas

John Jarman's political journey is marked by a complex ideological evolution, particularly evident in his civil rights voting record and his dramatic party switch. Jarman's legislative support for the Civil Rights Act of 1960, the 24th Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contrasts sharply with his abstention from voting on the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1964, and 1968. His switch to the Republican Party in 1975, driven by dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership, highlights a strategic recalibration in response to perceived party drift towards liberalism. Jarman's rhetorical style often emphasizes regional interests and seniority in legislative processes, suggesting a deeply calculated approach to political alignment and policy advocacy.

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

51.70% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

60.40% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

73.10% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

73.60% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

69.60% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

70.80% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

68.90% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

66.60% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

82.30% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

63.70% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

66.00% of vote

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

62.40% of vote

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

Oklahoma House of Representatives 5th District

58.80% of vote

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