Clem McSpadden
| Clem McSpadden | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 2nd district |
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In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975 |
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| Preceded by | Ed Edmondson |
| Succeeded by | Theodore M. Risenhoover |
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate | |
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In office 1954–1972 |
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November 9, 1925 Bushyhead, Oklahoma |
| Died | July 7, 2008 (aged 82) Houston, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma A&M |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1944-1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Clem Rogers McSpadden (November 9, 1925 – July 7, 2008) was a Democratic politician and a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District who served from 1973 to 1975. He was also the grandnephew of Oklahoma comedian and actor Will Rogers.
McSpadden was born on a ranch near the small town of Bushyhead in Rogers County, Oklahoma. He grew up on a ranch owned by Will Rogers in nearby Oologah, where he attended public schools. He served in the United States Navy during World War II (1944–1946). He attended the University of Redlands, North Texas Agricultural College, and the University of Texas before he received his bachelor of science degree in 1948 from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, then known as Oklahoma A&M.
He was first elected to public office in November 1954 when he won a seat in the Oklahoma Senate. He served in that body until 1972, including leading it for two sessions as President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate.
He was elected to the Ninety-third Congress in November 1972, and served one term (January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975), serving on the House Rules Committee. He chose to run for Governor of Oklahoma in 1974 rather than seek reelection for a second congressional term. His gubernatorial candidacy was unsuccessful, as David L. Boren, later a United States senator and the president of the University of Oklahoma, received the Democratic nomination instead.
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