Joe Eddins
Joe Eddins | |
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Eddins in 2004 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office 1995–2007 | |
| Preceded by | George Vaughn |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Hoskin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1934 Muskogee, Oklahoma, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma (B.A.) |
| Known for | Establishing universal preschool in Oklahoma |
Joe T. Eddins (born October 7, 1934) is a retired American politician who served as a Democratic representative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007. Eddins is best known for helping implement universal preschool in a conservative state.
Eddins graduated from the University of Oklahoma, earning a Bachelor of Arts. Before entering the Oklahoma House, he served on the Vinita city council and the Vinita school board. He was a cattleman for 25 years, and taught math and science to high school students.
Eddins first ran for election to the Oklahoma House in 1992, but was unsuccessful. He was elected in 1994, and reelected every two years until he was term-limited in 2006. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Chuck Hoskin.