Gene Stipe
Eugene Edward "Gene" Stipe (October 21, 1926 – July 21, 2012) was an American politician from Oklahoma who holds the record as the longest serving member of the Oklahoma Senate. His influence in the state senate earned him the nickname "the Prince of Darkness," and he had a reputation for filibustering. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Gene Stipe | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office December 11, 1956 – March 11, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Kirksey M. Nix |
| Succeeded by | Richard Lerblance |
| Constituency | 25th (1956-1963) 7th (1963-2004) |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Pittsburg County district | |
| In office November 16, 1948 – November 16, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | C. Plowboy Edwards |
| Succeeded by | William H. Skeith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1926 Blanco, Oklahoma |
| Died | July 21, 2012 (aged 85) McAlester, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes L. Minter (1949–2002), Mary Bea Thetford (2003–2012) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | McAlester, Oklahoma |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma College of Law |
| Nickname | "the Prince of Darkness" |
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