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Gary Banz
| Gary Banz | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 101 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southern Nazarene College (1968) | |
| Master's | University of Central Oklahoma (1973) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1982 – 1990 | |
| Service branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1968 – 1970 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 7, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Sylvia, Kansas | |
| Religion | Nazarene | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Gary Banz (b. December 7, 1945) is a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 101st District since 2004.
Banz received his Bachelor of Science from Southern Nazarene College in 1968. He earned his Masters in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1973. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, and in the United States Army Reserves from 1982 to 1990. He worked as public educator from 1970 to 1998. Banz and his wife, Linda, have six children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Banz served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Aerospace | ||||
| • Tourism and International Relations | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Banz served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Rules and Government Oversight | ||||
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans & Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Banz served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • International Relations & Tourism | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans & Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Banz ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 101. Banz defeated A.J. Bailey in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Stephen E Covert in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 101, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Banz Incumbent |
67.6% | 10,677 | |
| Democratic | Stephen E Covert | 32.4% | 5,122 | |
| Total Votes | 15,799 | |||
| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 101 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Gary Banz Incumbent |
83.5% | 1,506 |
| A.J. Bailey | 16.5% | 297 |
| Total Votes | 1,803 | |
2010
Banz won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated Johnny Laudermilk in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 101 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gary Banz (R)
|
7,896 | |||
| Johnny Laudermilk (D) | 3,692 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Banz won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[5] $59,198 was raised for this campaign.[6]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 101 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| GARY BANZ (R)
|
9,883 | |||
| DONNIE LEWIS (D) | 6,547 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Banz was up for re-election, he collected $52,606 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gary Banz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tatom, John H | $5,000 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $3,500 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $52,606 |
2008
In 2008, Banz collected $59,198 in donations.[8]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF GARY BANZ FOR STATE HOUSE 101 - 2006 | $6,592 |
| TATOM, JOHN H | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $2,500 |
| OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION | $2,000 |
| CHICKASAW NATION | $1,800 |
| OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU | $1,500 |
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External links
- Representative Banz's online office
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Representative Banz's LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board - Unofficial 2012 primary results
- ↑ Oklahoma State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," June 26, 2012
- ↑ 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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