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Cliff Aldridge
| Cliff Aldridge | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 1, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Wagonner, OK | |
| Profession | Farmers Insurance Agency | |
| Religion | Church of Christ | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Aldridge attended Oklahoma Christian College. In addition to serving as a state senator, Aldridge works as an agent with Farmer's Insurance Agency.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Aldridge served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • General Government | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Aldridge served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • General Government | ||||
| • Retirement and Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Aldridge served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • General Government, Chair | ||||
| • Retirement and Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Aldridge ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate. He defeated James Lane (R) in the primary election on July 27, 2010. [1] Jerry Lee Nowell (I) was stricken from the ballot. Aldridge defeated Mike Kelly (D)in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
14,954 | |||
| Mike Kelly (D) | 6,934 | |||
2006
Aldridge raised $67,575 [3] for this campaign, in which he ran unopposed.[4]
District 42
Aldridge represents Oklahoma Senate District 42. Senate District 42 includes Midwest City.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Aldridge received $333,792 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Cliff Aldridge's campaign in 2010 | |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $7,500 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $7,000 |
| Farmers Insurance Group | $6,500 |
| Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Business Alliance | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $333,792 |
2008
Below are Aldridge's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Farmers Insurance Group | $1,500 |
| Aaron J. Adair (Transportation) | $1,000 |
| American Fidelity | $500 |
| Oklahoma Beverage Industry Employees PAC | $500 |
| Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians | $500 |
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Personal
Aldridge was born July 1, 1962 in Wagonner, Oklahoma. He is married to his wife, DeeAnn, and has three children: Cara, Courtney and Chloe. They currently reside in Choctaw, Oklahoma.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Senator Aldridge's facebook
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