10 Facts About Laura Boyd

Laura Boyd was born on June 5,1949 and is an American politician from Oklahoma.

Laura Boyd served in the State House for six years until 1998 when she became the first woman to receive a major party nomination for Governor of Oklahoma.

Laura Boyd earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University, a master's from Marywood University, and a PhD in Psychology from American Commonwealth University.

Laura Boyd served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1993 to 1998 and chaired the Community and Family Responsibilities Committee.

Laura Boyd introduced 11 bills while in the House, three of which were signed into law.

Laura Boyd sponsored legislation to help create jobs in Oklahoma, to crack down on elder abuse, and to establish the College Savings Plan.

In 1998 Laura Boyd became the first woman to be nominated for Governor of Oklahoma when she won the nomination of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.

In 2002 Laura Boyd was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma but was defeated by Republican Mary Fallin.

Laura Boyd has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Laura Boyd has offered private counseling for over 20 years.