Carol Bush was born and raised in Tulsa and is a graduate of Oral Roberts University.

In the legislature, she authored successful bills to extend the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse and legalize needle exchange programs in the state.

[1] In March 2022, Bush announced she would not seek re-election that year and retire at the end of her term.

[2] In 2024, Bush announced a campaign for the Tulsa City Council's 9th district after incumbent Jayme Fowler announced a campaign for Mayor of Tulsa.

[1] In an August general election, Fowler and Bush advanced to a runoff after placing ahead of Lee Ann Crosby, Julie Dunbar, and Matthew Nelson.