Cliff Branan
| Cliff Branan | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 40 | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oklahoma, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 23, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Oklahoma City, OK | |
| Profession | Owner, Branan Property Company | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Branan received a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Oklahoma in 1984. In addition to serving as a state senator, Branan works in the commercial real estate business. In 1995, he started Branan Property Company, which specializes in the sale and leasing of office properties.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Branan served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy, Chair | ||||
| • Pension | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Branan served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Tourism and Wildlife | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Branan served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Senate Rules | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Branan ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate against Liz Donnelly (D). Donnelly withdrew from the general election, leaving Branan unopposed. The election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Branan was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 40.[1]
Branan raised $364,437 for his campaign.[2]
| Oklahoma Senate District 40 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 CLIFF BRANAN (R)
|
12,691 | |||
| PAT POTTS (D) | 8,759 | |||
District 40
Branan represents Oklahoma Senate District 40. Senate District 40 includes Oklahoma City.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Branan received $232,297 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[3]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Cliff Branan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Associated General Contractors Of Oklahoma | $7,000 |
| Douglass, Lettie | $5,000 |
| Everest, James H | $5,000 |
| Mcclendon, Aubrey K | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $232,297 |
2008
Below are Branan's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Associated General Contractors | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Marathon Oil | $1,000 |
| Devon Energy | $1,000 |
| Jeff Shepherd | $1,000 |
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Personal
Branan was born June 23, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is married to his wife, Connell, and together they have two children: Ford and Langley. They currently reside in Oklahoma City.
External links
- Senator Branan's campaign
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Senator Branan's LinkedIn
- Senator Branan's facebook
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