Death mourned of longtime supporter of Democratic Party
OKLAHOMA CITY – The sudden death of Judy Calhoun, a longtime advocate of workers’ rights and Oklahoma Democratic Party ideals, is being mourned by many.
The Oklahoma Democratic Party issued a statement expressing condolences to Calhoun’s family.
Calhoun served on the Oklahoma Democratic Party’s Central Committee from 2001-2019. She was the 4th Congressional District vice chair from 2007 to 2009 and served as secretary in other years. She was a delegate to Democratic national conventions in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016.
She also was an active member of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 1999 and served as financial secretary and treasurer. She was a long-time member of the Oklahoma Federation of Democratic Women – South OKC Women’s Club and also served as an officer in that organization.