OKLAHOMA CITY – First Oklahoma Democratic Congresswoman and Senate nominee Kendra Horn today commemorated the unveiling of the new quarter featuring Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller.
“I’m thrilled that the life and legacy of Wilma Mankiller is being honored and recognized with this quarter. Her leadership and service in lives on in the Cherokee Nation, across Oklahoma. Mankiller’s work growing community, building business, investing in education, healthcare, and more positively impacts the lives of Cherokee citizens to this day.”
Born and raised in Chickasha, Kendra is a fifth generation Oklahoman and a proud product of Oklahoma Public Schools. In 2018, Kendra won the biggest upset victory of the midterm election cycle with a campaign that many considered a moonshot. In an R+11 district held by Republicans for 44 years, Kendra led an insurgent campaign focused on connecting with voters on issues such as health care and education. In Congress, she built a reputation as one of the most bipartisan, effective, and accessible Members of Congress.
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