In 2006, long-time Democratic State Representative Barbara Staggs was termed out of office due term limits placed on her by the Oklahoma Constitution. To succeed her, Republican Faught faced former Democratic State Representative Jeff Potts. Faught defeated Potts by receiving 54% of the vote and was elected to the 51st Oklahoma Legislature. By winning his election, Faught became the first Republican in state history to represent Muskogee in the Oklahoma Legislature.
In 2006, long-time Democratic State Representative Barbara Staggs was termed out of office due term limits placed on her by the Oklahoma Constitution.
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To succeed her, Republican Faught faced former Democratic State Representative Jeff Potts.
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Faught defeated Potts by receiving 54% of the vote and was elected to the 51st Oklahoma Legislature.
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By winning his election, Faught became the first Republican in state history to represent Muskogee in the Oklahoma Legislature.
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