Kelly E. Hines is an American politician who has served in the Oklahoma Senate representing the 47th district since 2024.
He graduated from East Central University and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1992.
He later earned master's degrees from American Public University and the United States Army War College.
[2][1] In 2024, Hines ran for the 47th district of the Oklahoma Senate in a Republican primary against Aaron Curry and Jenny Schmitt.
[3] He advanced to a runoff alongside Schmitt which he won with over 60% of the vote.