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Oklahoma Rep. Forrest Bennett Resigns for AFL-CIO Presidency

11/12/2025

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Oklahoma State Representative Forrest Bennett announced his resignation to become president of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO.
He posted the decision on Facebook, thanked District 92 constituents, and said his new role will advocate for unions and labor protections in Oklahoma.
Bennett stated his new role will involve lobbying lawmakers ethically.
There is currently no set departure date, and no formal removal process has been outlined.

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Oklahoma State Representative Forrest Bennett announced his resignation to become president of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO.
He posted the decision on Facebook, thanked District 92 constituents, and said his new role will advocate for unions and labor protections in Oklahoma.
Bennett stated his new role will involve lobbying lawmakers ethically.
There is currently no set departure date, and no formal removal process has been outlined.