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Republican Jake Merrick wins special Oklahoma state Senate election Carmen Forman, Oklahoman © PROVIDED Merrick Oklahomans in Senate District 22 elected a Yukon Republican to succeed U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice in the state Senate.  Merrick, 39, is a licensed minister and a former personal trainer who co-owns a construction company. He describes himself as a constitutional conservative who aims to bring his religious worldview to the Oklahoma state Capitol.  This is Merrick s first successful foray into politics. He unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination in Oklahoma s 5th Congressional District last year.  Merrick will not be sworn into office until after the State Election Board certifies the election results. The soonest he could be sworn in is April 14, according to a spokesman for Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat. 

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