Ernest J. Istook Jr.

A Representative from Oklahoma. Born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. , February 11, 1950. Graduated from Castleberry High School, Ft. Worth, Tex. , 1967. B. A. , Baylor University, Waco, Tex. , 1971. J. D. , Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, 1976. Lawyer, private practice. Journalist. Director, Oklahoma State Alcoholic and Beverage Control Board, 1977-1978. Legal counsel to Governor David L. Boren of Oklahoma, 1978. Board member, Oklahoma County, Okla. , metropolitan library system, 1982-1986, and chair, 1985-1986. Member, Warr Acres, Okla. , city council, 1982-1986. Director, Warr Acres, Okla. , chamber of commerce. Member of the Oklahoma state house of representative, 1987-1993. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-January 3, 2007). Not a candidate for reelection, but was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2006.