Darrell Weaver (born March 15, 1962) is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district since 2018. Weaver served 28 years in law enforcement serving his last nine years as the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.
Darrell Weaver | |
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 Weaver's official senate portrait | |
| Cleveland County Sheriff | |
| Assumed office June 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Amason |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office November 15, 2018 – June 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Sykes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1962 Moore, Oklahoma, U. S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Cameron University (BA) Oklahoma Christian University (MBA) |
Early life and education
editDarrell Weaver was born on March 15, 1962, in Moore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cameron University in 1986 and later earned a master's degree from Oklahoma Christian University.[1]
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
editHe was commissioned as an officer with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in 1987. In 1996, he was promoted to the agent-in-charge for the Oklahoma City enforcement unit.[2] In September 2006, he was appointed director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He served in that position until his retirement in November 2015.[3] In 2014, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.[2]
Oklahoma Senate
editIn August 2017, Weaver launched a campaign for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[4] He won the 2018 election and was reelected in 2022 without opposition.[5]
In April 2025, he launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026 election.[5] He lost the primary election to T. W. Shannon.[6]
In June 2026, he was appointed county sheriff for Cleveland County to succeed Chris Amason.[6]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Oklahoma State Sen. Darrell Weaver". LegiStorm. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- 1 2 Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. "Darrel Weaver". okhistory.org. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ↑ Clay, Nolan (November 3, 2015). "Oklahoma narcotics bureau director retiring". Tulsa World. The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Darrell Weaver announces Senate candidacy". Mooreamerican.com. August 4, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2020.[dead link]
- 1 2 Hoberock, Barbara (April 21, 2025). "Republican state senator announces bid for Oklahoma lieutenant governor". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- 1 2 Smith, Jessie Christopher (June 22, 2026). "Cleveland County commissioners name Sen. Darrell Weaver new sheriff". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Darrell Weaver". Oksenate.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
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