David Dank
| David Dank | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 | ||
| 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 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Bishop McGuinness High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 14, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Profession | President, Dank Consulting | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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David Dank (b. July 14, 1938) is a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented District 85 since 2006.
Dank is a consultant and former publisher and commentator. He and his wife, Odelia, have one child, Trina.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations & Budget | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Long-Term Care & Senior Services | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Common Education | ||||
| • Higher Education & Career Tech | ||||
Elections
2012
Dank ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 85. Dank ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Dank won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He defeated Aaron Kaspereit in the Republican primary by a margin of 3,267-863. He defeated Edward A. Shadid (I) and Gail Vines (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Dank (R)
|
7,450 | |||
| Gail Vines (D) | 3,990 | |||
| Edward A. Shadid (I) | 1,346 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dank won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[4] $206,072 was raised for this campaign.[5]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| DAVID DANK (D)
|
9,479 | |||
| BART JAY ROBEY (R) | 7,715 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Dank was up for re-election, he collected $206,927 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Dank's campaign in 2010 | |
| Dank, David | $161,577 |
| Oklahoma Medical Association | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $3,500 |
| Oklahoma County Republican Cmte | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $206,927 |
2008
In 2008, Dank collected $206,072 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| DANK, DAVID M | $146,577 |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $4,500 |
| OKLAHOMA COUNTY REPUBLICAN CMTE | $4,000 |
| OKLAHOMA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION | $3,000 |
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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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