Anthony Sykes
| Anthony Sykes | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oklahoma | |
| J.D. | University of Oklahoma | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Oklahoma National Guard | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 19, 1972 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sykes received a B.A. in Public Administration and a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. In addition to serving as a state senator, Sykes works as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business and Commerce, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Tourism and Wildlife | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Senate Rules | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Anthony Sykes endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Sykes ran unopposed for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate. He defeated Linda Molsbee in the primary election on July 27, 2010 by a margin of 5,060-1,514. Susan Hardy Brooks and John Branum were running in Democratic primary for this seat, but Branum withdrew before the primary and Brooks before the general election. Jason Williford (I) was stricken from the ballot.[2] The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sykes was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 24.[3]
Sykes raised $158,325 for his campaign.[4]
| Oklahoma Senate District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 ANTHONY SYKES (R)
|
12,514 | |||
| DAISY LAWLER (D) | 12,018 | |||
District 24
Sykes represents Oklahoma Senate District 24. Senate District 24 includes Moore, Duncan.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Sykes received $79,319 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Anthony Sykes's campaign in 2010 | |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $5,500 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $5,000 |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $3,000 |
| Helmerich Iii, Walter H | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau | $2,250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $79,319 |
2008
Below are Sykes' top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives | $1,000 |
| Jeffrey Davis | $1,000 |
| FKG Consulting (Lawyers & Lobbyists) | $1,000 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $1,000 |
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Personal
Sykes was born November 19, 1972 in Newcastle, Oklahoma. He is married to Holley and has two children, Alex and Addie.
External links
- Senator Sykes' campaign
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Senator Sykes' facebook
References
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Oklahoma Conservative Legislators Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 2012
- ↑ 2010 Ohio Primary Election Results
- ↑ "Oklahoma State Senate official election results for 2006"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
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