Representative Robert Manger

Representative Robert Manger is a dedicated member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, serving the 101st District, which includes parts of Choctaw, part of Midwest City, Nicoma Park, and parts of Oklahoma City. A veteran legislator, first elected in 2018, he has been re-elected for his fourth term.

Born in Oklahoma City and a graduate of Del City High School, Representative Manger earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma and an Associate of Arts in Sociology from Rose State College.

Representative Manger’s distinguished career in public service began in law enforcement In 1978 with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office. In 1987, he joined the United States Marshals Service, where he served until his retirement in 2011. During his tenure at the Sheriff’s office, he served in the criminal division warrant squad and a member of the SWAT team. As an Inspector in Charge for 15 years, he earned 20 U.S. Marshals Service Performance Awards, and a Distinguished Expert rating for superior shooting. He also held a Top-Secret security clearance for 20 years.

Representative Manger remains actively engaged in his community and professional organizations. He is an Honorary Commander for the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, a member of the Mid-Del Tinker 100 Club, the United States Marshals Association (Lifetime Member) and the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Choctaw Area Chamber of Commerce and the Eastern Oklahoma County Rotary. Additionally, he is a Community Partner of the Air Force Space Forces Association and a life member of the NRA. Beyond his public service, he has worked as a realtor in the Oklahoma City metro area for over 12 years.

For Oklahoma’s 60th Legislature, Representative Manger serves as chair of the Judiciary & Public Safety Oversight Committee and is a member of the over-arching Appropriations and Budget Committee, the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and the Criminal Judiciary Committee. As Oversight Committee Chair, he also serves on the Floor Leader team.

Representative Manger has successfully championed impactful legislation. In 2024, he authored a bill signed into law that made combining fentanyl with other controlled substances a felony, punishable by up to life in prison and a minimum $50,000 fine. In 2023, he authored legislation, also signed into law, making the first offense of domestic abuse against a pregnant woman a felony.

Representative Manger and his wife have been married for over 40 years, have lived in District 101 for over 30 years and attend Choctaw Road Baptist Church. The Mangers have two adult sons and are proud grandparents.