Amanda Swope

Amanda Swope is an American and Muscogee politician who served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 71st district from 2022 to 2025. She was the Tulsa County Democratic Party Chairwoman between 2019 and 2022, the youngest person and first Native American to hold the position.

She is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and, in January 2025 assumed the role of Director of Tribal Policy & Partnership in the administration of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols.

Early life and education Amanda Swope was born and raised in Tulsa where she graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 2006. Her mother is former Tulsa City Councilor Connie Dodson.

Oklahoma House of Representatives Swope filed to run for Oklahoma House of Representatives 71st district to succeed Representative Denise Brewer in 2022. She faced no other Democratic candidates in the primary and Republican Mike Masters in the general election. She was endorsed by the Tulsa World and received campaign contributions from the Cherokee Nation. She defeated Masters with over 60% of the vote. She was sworn in on November 16, 2022. During her tenure she served on the Elections and Ethics Committee, Administrative Rules Committee, State Powers Committee, Rules Committee, and Public Safety Appropriations and Budget Committee.

Swope ran for reelection unopposed in 2024. That December, she announced she would resign to serve as Tulsa's director of tribal policy and partnerships starting January 29, 2025, in Mayor Monroe Nichols' administration.

Personal life Swope is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and of Osage descent.