J.J._Dossett
J.J. Dossett
American politician
J.J. Dossett is an American teacher, Oklahoma Air National Guard veteran, and politician who served as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 34th district from 2016 to 2022. He was first elected in November 2015 and assumed office on January 21, 2016.
J.J. Dossett | |
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Assistant Minority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 2018 – November 16, 2022 | |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 34th district | |
In office January 21, 2016 – November 16, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Rick Brinkley |
Succeeded by | Dana Prieto |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ashley |
Relations | Jo Anna Dossett (sister) |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Education | Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 2002–present |
Rank | Chief Master Sergeant |
Unit | Oklahoma Air National Guard |
Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
J.J. Dossett grew up in Owasso, Oklahoma where his father was principal of Owasso High School for 29 years and his mother taught swimming and elementary special education.[1] He graduated from Owasso High School in 2002 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history education from Oklahoma State University in 2006. In 2021, he completed a Master of Science in education leadership and school administration.[2]
Dossett served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard and reached the rank of master sergeant.[3] He served in the 138th Fighter Wing and 219th Electronics Engineering and Radar Installation Squadron and was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.[1][2]
After his military service, Dossett returned to Owasso. He was hired to teach world history and medieval history at Owasso High School and assistant coached the basketball team.[1] He taught at the high school for 10 years.[2]
In 2015, Dossett ran in a special election to replace the former district 34 State Senator, Republican Rick Brinkley, who had pled guilty to embezzlement and resigned.[4] Dossett defeated Republican David McLain in the November election becoming the first Democrat elected in the district since 1990.[5] He was sworn in on January 21, 2016.[4] Dossett was the Minority Whip from 2017 to 2018.[6]
In 2018, Dossett ran for a full term and won unopposed.[7] From 2018 to 2022, he was the assistant Democratic floor leader.[6] In 2020, Dossett's sister Jo Anna Dossett was also elected to the Oklahoma Senate.[1] In his last term, Dossett was the only Democratic Senator who consistently voted for anti-abortion legislation. In 2022, he lost his reelection campaign to far-right Republican Dana Prieto.[8]
Dossett was hired as the assistant to the city manager for the city of Owasso, Oklahoma in April 2023.[2]
Dossett lives in Owasso, Oklahoma, with his wife and their four children.[2]
2016
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | J.J. Dossett | 457 | 73.1% | |
Democratic | Lisa Franklin | 168 | 26.9% | |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | J.J. Dossett | 2,173 | 56.3% | |
Republican | David McLain | 1,687 | 43.7% | |
2018
In the 2018 election for the District 34 State Senate seat, Dossett was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.[7]
2022
General Election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic Party | J. J. Dossett | |||
Republican Party | Dana Prieto | |||
Total Votes | 100% |
- Savage, Tres (17 October 2022). "Democrat on defense: Sen. J.J. Dossett faces Dana Prieto in SD 34". Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- "Former state Sen. J.J. Dossett takes on municipal government role for Owasso". Tulsa World. April 27, 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- Love, Ryan (10 October 2018). "Know Your Reps: Oklahoma District 34 Senator J.J. Dossett". Fox23 News. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "Dossett sworn in as Oklahoma state senator". kjrh.com. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- Krehbiel, Randy (13 January 2016). "Democrat J.J. Dossett elected in state Senate District 34". Tulsa World. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "J. J. Dossett's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "J.J. Dossett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- Mills, Kateleigh; Herrara, Allison; Korth, Robby; LaCroix, Ryan; Nunez, Xcarat; Wallis, Beth; Wheeler, Graycen; Sweeney, Catherine; Hubbard, Rachel (9 November 2022). "Oklahoma Election Results: Kevin Stitt wins reelection for Governor, Ryan Walters becomes State Superintendent". KOSU. Retrieved 12 November 2022.