Darrell Weaver

Darrell Weaver
Weaver's official senate portrait
Cleveland County Sheriff
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 6, 2026
Preceded byChris Amason
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
from the 24th district
In office
November 15, 2018 – July 5, 2026
Preceded byAnthony Sykes
Personal details
Born (1962-03-15) March 15, 1962 (age 64)
Moore, Oklahoma, U. S.
PartyRepublican
EducationCameron University (BA)
Oklahoma Christian University (MBA)

Darrell Weaver (born March 15, 1962) is an American politician served in the Oklahoma Senate from the 24th district from 2018 to 2026. Prior to his time in the legislature, Weaver served 28 years in law enforcement including nine years as the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.

Early life and education

Darrell Weaver was born on March 15, 1962, in Moore, Oklahoma. He graduated from Cameron University in 1986 and later earned a master's degree from Oklahoma Christian University.

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics

He was commissioned as an officer with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in 1987. In 1996, he was promoted to the agent-in-charge for the Oklahoma City enforcement unit. In September 2006, he was appointed director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. He served in that position until his retirement in November 2015. In 2014, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame.

Oklahoma Senate

In August 2017, Weaver launched a campaign for the 24th district of the Oklahoma Senate. He won the 2018 election and was reelected in 2022 without opposition.

In April 2025, he launched a campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026 election. He lost the primary election to T. W. Shannon.

In June 2026, he was appointed county sheriff for Cleveland County to succeed Chris Amason.

Personal life

He is a Christian, married, and has five children.

References

  1. ↑ "Oklahoma State Sen. Darrell Weaver". LegiStorm. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. "Darrel Weaver". okhistory.org. Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ Clay, Nolan (November 3, 2015). "Oklahoma narcotics bureau director retiring". Tulsa World. The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Darrell Weaver announces Senate candidacy". Mooreamerican.com. August 4, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2020.[dead link]
  5. 1 2 Hoberock, Barbara (April 21, 2025). "Republican state senator announces bid for Oklahoma lieutenant governor". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Smith, Jessie Christopher (June 22, 2026). "Cleveland County commissioners name Sen. Darrell Weaver new sheriff". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Darrell Weaver". Oksenate.gov. Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025.