Oklahoma City– Today Representative Annie Menz (D-Norman) made her first votes on the Floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, becoming the only Latina to do so in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in state history.
“It is an honor to sit on the House Floor as the first Latina in state history elected to the House of Representatives,” said Menz. “We are a diverse state and Latina Oklahomans deserve to see themselves represented in their government.”
Menz grew up in Oklahoma City and was raised by an Army veteran father and immigrant mother. She enlisted in the U.S. Navy when she was 17 and before being elected to the Legislature worked as a nonpartisan Legislative and Executive Assistant at the Capitol. She also has experience with non-profit organizations that provide services to low-income communities.
“As a young Latina growing up in Oklahoma, I would have never imagined that I could someday become a state legislator,” said Menz. “I hope that all young Latinas know that they can do whatever they want and me being here is proof of that.”
Menz represents East Norman in House District 45. She was elected in November 2022 and will serve a 2 year term.
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