Kevin Matthews

Kevin Matthews (born March 2, 1960) is an American politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 11th district from 2015 to 2024. He previously served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 73rd district from 2012 to 2015.

Early life, education, and career Kevin Matthews was born in Tulsa where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He attended Central State University between 1978 and 1981. He later earned a degree in fire protection technology while working for the Tulsa Fire Department. He worked for 25 years for the department, retiring as the Administrative Fire Chief of the department. He was the first African American Administrative Fire Chief for the Tulsa Fire Department.

Oklahoma House of Representatives Mathews was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2012 and sworn into office on November 14 of that year. He did not run for reelection in 2024 due to term limits.

Electoral history