Senator Tom Dugger, R-Stillwater, has announced he will not seek a third term in the Oklahoma Senate. Dugger is a retired certified public accountant and veteran, has been a Stillwater resident since 1979, and is a former city member and vice-mayor. He is chair of the Senate’s Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies and holds seats on multiple committees including the Appropriations Committee; the Joint Committee on Appropriation and Budget; Public Safety; Retirement and Insurance; and the Tourism and Wildlife Committee.
Dugger gave his statement as to why he is leaving the Oklahoma senate. Quoted by Dugger, “When I was first elected to the Legislature, I told myself eight years would allow enough time to help make a positive difference in our district. Once I retire from office, I look forward to being able to spend time with my wife, Ann, on personal projects.”