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James Mountain Inhofe was an American politician who served as a United States senator from Oklahoma from 1994 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he was the longest serving U.S. senator from Oklahoma. He held various elected offices in the state of Oklahoma for nearly 60 years, solidifying his status as a long-standing figure in Oklahoma politics.
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Career Timeline
1969C$0.1M
Mayor of Tulsa
Begins political career in Tulsa.
1987C$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
US Representative
Elected to US House, gaining experience.
1994B▲$0.5M+$0.2M
Elected to US Senate
Elected to US Senate, representing Oklahoma.
2003B$1M+$0.5M
Chairman EPW Committee
Becomes chair of key Senate committee.
2023C▼$3M+$2M
Retires from Senate
Retires after long Senate career.
2026C$3M
Retired Senator
Remains influential figure in Oklahoma.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026