Bruce Niemi

Bruce Niemi (April 24, 1949 – December 1, 2025) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993.

Life and career Bruce Niemi was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 24, 1949, to Kathlyn Elizabeth Korten and Edward Touri Niemi. He attended Bishop Kelley High School and graduated from Edison Preparatory School in 1967. He later graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor's degree and Oklahoma State University with a master's and PhD in education. He also completed the University of the South's education for ministry program. He was elected and served in the 43rd Oklahoma Legislature from 1991 to 1993. He also served as the chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Party from 2022 to 2025. He did not file to run.

Personal life and death Niemi married Tulsa County special district judge Theresa Dreiling and the couple had two children.