OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly elected Rep. Sam Wargin Grimaldo, D-Oklahoma City, took his oath of office on Friday in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He was elected during the June primary elections to represent House District 92.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Rep. Sam Wargin Grimaldo to the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. ”The House Democratic Caucus is committed to finding solutions to the problems everyday Oklahomans face–whether that be looking at ways to make life more affordable for working families, expanding access to healthcare, or increasing funding for our public schools–to best represent and serve Oklahomans in the State Legislature. I know Rep. Wargin Grimaldo will help to accomplish these goals and more as he serves Oklahoma and House District 92.”

Wargin Grimaldo was born and raised in south Oklahoma City and has a passion for serving and supporting communities in the Southside.

“Growing up in south Oklahoma City, I experienced firsthand the power of a diverse and hardworking community and what it means to give back to that community,” said Rep. Sam Wargin Grimaldo. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Southside and work to ensure those in my district have someone in the State Capitol who understands their needs and brings them to the table. Oklahomans deserve a government they can hold accountable, access to quality public education, and civil rights protection. I am eager to get to work on these issues and more during my time in the State Legislature.”

Wargin Grimaldo is a father and a criminal defense and immigration attorney. Formerly a teacher at Oklahoma City Public Schools, he is dedicated to helping advance public education in Oklahoma.

Wargin Grimaldo also worked as an education advocate with the GEAR UP program at UCO before going on to be a bilingual public school teacher and then earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. 

Wargin Grimaldo will join the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus (OLLC), currently composed of Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, and Sen. Michael Brooks-Jimenez, D-Oklahoma City. 

“I am proud to welcome Sam to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. For years I have seen him championing the needs of our community in the Southside of OKC. From grassroots advocacy to professional service, I look forward to continue our work at the Capitol.”— Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval

“Sam’s commitment, whether in the classroom as a school teacher or the courtroom as a criminal defense attorney is a true example of exactly what our state needs. He has always shown up for people, and I’m excited to see him show up for them in the legislature.”— Rep. Annie Menz

“As someone who has been deeply engaged in the Southside community, I have seen firsthand the impact that dedicated leaders like Sam can make. I know his years in the classroom to the work he does as an attorney will make him an effective leader at the Capitol.” — Sen. Michael Brooks

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