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Frank Simpson
| Frank Simpson | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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He spent 26 years in the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. After his years of service, he transitioned to civilian life and became a construction project manager. He still works in the construction industry while serving as a part-time pastor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Simpson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Simpson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Simpson defeated Johnny Loard in the Republican primary on July 27 by a margin of 1,611-869. He defeated Darryl Roberts (D) in the general election.[1]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Frank Simpson (R)
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13,408 | |||
| Darryl Roberts (D) | 7,987 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Simpson raised a total of $222,255 in campaign funds.[2] His largest campaign contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Simpson, Frank Lee | $19,879 |
| Helmerich III, Walter H | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists | $5,000 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City Business Council | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $5,000 |
| Devon Energy | $5,000 |
| Meinders, Herman | $5,000 |
| Center for Legislative Excellence | $5,000 |
| Route 66 PAC | $5,000 |
| Robson, Joe | $5,000 |
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Personal
Simpson and his wife Linda have 4 daughters, 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
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