OKLAHOMA CITY — Republican Ross Ford of Broken Arrow was sworn in Tuesday to represent House District 76.
He will serve the unexpired term of David Brumbaugh, 56, a Broken Arrow Republican who died in April while the Legislature was in session.
Ford defeated Democrat Chris VanLandingham in a Nov. 14 special election to take the seat.
Ford, 57, said being elected was a big honor.
“It was a long road to get here,” he said.
His uncle, former lawmaker Charles Ford, and other family members and friends gathered in the House chamber to watch the swearing-in ceremony, which was led by Tulsa County District Judge Bill LaFortune.
“I think it’s wonderful,” said Charles Ford, who had a lengthy career in the Senate and House.
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Ross Ford thanked his mother, Lydia Ford, for “raising me the way she did.” He also thanked his wife, Lisa.
The couple have two children and four grandchildren.
Ford is a former Tulsa Police officer and former chief of security for Union Public Schools.
He said he looks forward to serving in the House.
“I will do the best I can,” he said.
