NORMAN — Emily Virgin, a lifelong Norman resident and fifth generation Oklahoman, has announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Norman’s House District 44.
The seat is held by state Rep. Bill Nations, D-Norman, who cannot run again due to term limits.
“Since March, I have walked the neighborhoods of House District 44, talking and listening to voters. They have voiced their thoughts, concerns, ideas and suggestions and I have learned much. Voters want quality jobs with better pay and better benefits, quality and affordable health care, an education system second to none, and to protect our children and seniors from abuse and neglect,” Virgin said in a prepared statement.
“While searching for solutions to difficult and far-reaching issues, we must be keenly aware of the unprecedented economic circumstances which confront Norman, Oklahoma and the nation. I believe we can provide for our needs and also be realistic about our limited funds and resources. We clearly are in tough times, but we cannot afford to throw in the towel and abandon essential programs and services.”
Virgin is active in community service, including Thunderbird Clubhouse which provides free services to adults with mental health needs, the Access to Justice Organization which provides support to abused mothers and children, Women in Law, a group which raises funds for the Women’s Resource Center, Food and Shelter for Friends, and her church where she teaches a Sunday school class for fourth-graders.
Virgin graduated magna cum laude from OU with a degree in political science and a minor in criminology. She also was selected to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa. While in college, she worked as equipment manager for the OU football team. She is a second year OU law student and is employed as a law clerk for a Norman law firm.
