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David Myers, Oklahoma Senator
| David Myers | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 20 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-2011 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University, 1961 | |
| Master's | University of Virginia, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 18, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Ponca City, OK | |
| Profession | Independent Consultant, Oil Industry | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Myers received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Oklahoma State University, completed graduate studies at the Louisiana State University, an M.B.A. at the Training-Darden School, University of Virginia. In addition, Myers attended training seminars at Conoco, Inc.
In addition to serving as a state senator, Myers was an independent consultant for the oil industry. Previously, he worked, in the oil refining industry for 33 years. Most recently Myers worked as a Chemical Engineer at ConocoPhillips in Ponca City.
Committee assignments
2011
2010
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Myers ran unopposed for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate since Ronald Buck (I) was stricken from the ballot. [2] The election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.
2006
Myers raised $53,660 [3] for this campaign, in which he ran unopposed.[4]
District 20
Myers represents Oklahoma Senate District 20. Senate District 20 includes Ponca City.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Myers received $88,583 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Myers, Oklahoma Senator's campaign in 2010 | |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $5,000 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $3,250 |
| Working Oklahomans Alliance | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $1,500 |
| OG&E Energy | $1,400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $88,583 |
2008
Below are Gumm's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Andrew Skeith (Lawyers & Lobbyists) | $2,000 |
| American Electric Power | $1,750 |
| Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives | $1,400 |
| OG&E Energy | $1,200 |
Personal
Myers was born on July 18, 1938 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was married to his wife, Sara and had two children, Craig and Sheryl.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by AJ Griffin |
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