10 Facts About Tom Adelson

Tom Adelson was an Oklahoma State Senator representing the 33rd Senate District, located in Tulsa County, from 2004 to 2012.

Tom Adelson currently serves as the Vice President for Innovation at The University of Tulsa.

Tom Adelson is an adjunct teacher at Booker T Washington High School in Tulsa, where he teaches political philosophy.

Tom Adelson has four children: Emily, Andrew, Sam and Jack.

Tom Adelson's father is Dr Stephen Adelson, a Tulsa pediatrician.

Tom Adelson graduated from Edison High School, Stanford University and SMU's Dedman School of Law.

Tom Adelson was first elected in 2004 to replace outgoing Senator Penny Williams.

In January 2009, Tom Adelson was an Assistant Minority Floor Leader.

Tom Adelson is a member of the Business and Labor Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Health and Human Services Committees.

On July 1,2009, Tom Adelson announced his candidacy for mayor of Tulsa, after current Mayor Kathy Taylor decided not to seek re-election.