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Ben Sherrer
| Ben Sherrer | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University (1990), (1991) | |
| J.D. | Oklahoma City University (1997) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 18, 1968 | |
| Place of birth | Anchorage, Alaska | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ben Sherrer (b. June 18, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 8th District since 2004. He is the current Minority Whip and former Assistant Democrat Floor Leader.
Sherrer earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University in 1997. He and his wife, Margo, have three children: Bennett, Samuel and Delanie.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sherrer served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Energy and Aerospace | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sherrer served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy & Utility Regulation | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sherrer served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy & Utility Regulation | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
Sherrer ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 8. He ran unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Sherrer won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed.[3] The general election was November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sherrer won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[4] $31,225 was raised for this campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Sherrer was up for re-election, he collected $14,335 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ben Sherrer's campaign in 2010 | |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $2,500 |
| Koch Industries | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $600 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Optometric Physicians | $550 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $14,335 |
2008
In 2008, Sherrer collected $31,225 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| SHERRER, ROBERT F | $5,000 |
| CHEROKEE NATION | $5,000 |
| HAYES, SPENCER | $3,000 |
| OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $1,000 |
| SWANK, JIM & VERONA | $1,000 |
| FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP | $1,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $1,000 |
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External links
- Representative Sherrer's campaign
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board - Unofficial 2012 primary results
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, Unofficial Results
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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