Jessica Garvin

Jessica Garvin is an American politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate representing the 43rd district from 2020 to 2024.

Jessica Garvin
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 43rd district
In office November 18, 2020 – November 13, 2024
Preceded by	Paul Scott
Succeeded by	Kendal Sacchieri
Personal details
Born	Marshall, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Education	University of Oklahoma (BA)

Early life and education

Garvin was born in Marshall, Minnesota and raised in Marlow, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a minor in psychology from the University of Oklahoma.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Garvin worked as an assisted living and nursing home administrator. She is the executive vice president of Bison Health Care Management and also owns a hospice organization. Garvin was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.^[2] On May 5, 2021, Garvin co-founded the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus.^[3] She lost her reelection campaign to Kendal Sacchieri in the June 2024 Republican primary.^[4]

Electoral history

2024 Oklahoma Senate 43rd district Republican primary^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kendal Sacchieri	5,143	53.3%
	Republican	Jessica Garvin (incumbent)	4,512	46.7%
Total votes			9,655	100%