John Sparks
Oklahoma Senator representing District 16, which includes portions of Cleveland and McClain counties, since 2006
About John Sparks
Born 1947. John Sparks is an American politician.
John Sparks is an American politician and former Oklahoma Senator who represented District 16, which includes portions of Cleveland and McClain counties, from 2006 to 2018. Sparks made headlines in late 2009 when he proposed a Second Amendment Weekend that would make handguns and rifles tax free.
Sparks received an AB from Harvard College in 1991, and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1994.
Electoral history
Sparks was unopposed in both the primary and general elections in 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Sparks?
Oklahoma Senator representing District 16, which includes portions of Cleveland and McClain counties, since 2006
When was John Sparks born?
John Sparks was born on 16 February 1947 in Sulphur.
What is John Sparks's occupation?
John Sparks is a politician.
What nationality is John Sparks?
John Sparks is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sparks (Oklahoma politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sparks. https://biography.guide/john-sparks-politician-1947/
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