Glenn English
| Glenn English | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district |
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In office January 3, 1975 – January 7, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | John Newbold Camp |
| Succeeded by | Frank Lucas |
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| Born |
November 30, 1940 Cordell, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jan English |
| Children | John Lee. English, Tyler Janine English |
| Alma mater | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Occupation | Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1965–1971 |
| Rank | staff sergeant. |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve |
Glenn Lee English Jr. (born November 30, 1940) is a U.S. Democratic politician who represented Oklahoma's 6th congressional district for 10 successive terms. English is currently the chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
English was born in Cordell, Oklahoma, (located in Washita County). He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1964. English joined the United States Army Reserves and rose to the rank of staff sergeant. After completing military service in 1971, he worked in the oil and natural gas leasing business, was a realtor, sold insurance, and worked in mortgage lending. He met and married Jan Pangle Barnett and together they had two children John Lee and Tyler Janine. They lived in McLean Virginia during the time Glenn held office.
English's first job in politics was as a staff member for the majority caucus of the California State Assembly. Later, he worked as a legislative staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives. After serving as the executive director of the Oklahoma Democratic Party (from 1969 to 1973), English was elected as a Democrat to Congress representing Oklahoma's 6th Congressional District (in November 1974). English was re-elected to Congress nine times. He was one of the most conservative Democrats in the chamber, which was not surprising given the nature of his district.
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