Harry Coates
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| Harry Coates | |
| Oklahoma Senate District 28 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Construction Consultant |
| Website | Official website |
Harry Coates is a Republican member of the Oklahoma Senate, representing the 28th District. Coates joined the senate in 2002.
Coates attended Oklahoma City Southwestern College, University of Central Oklahoma and Southwest Technical Institute. In addition to serving as state senator, Coates is a construction consultant, Harry E. Coates, Incorporated, whose firm operates in the U.S. and in the Caribbean.
Committee assignments
- Education (Appropriations) Subcommittee
- Business and Labor, Chair
- Energy and Environment
- Transportation
District 28
Coates represents Oklahoma Senate District 28. Senate District 28 includes Seminole.
Major donors
Below are Coates' top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Farmers Insurance Group | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Academy of Opthalmology | $1,000 |
| T. Dan Friedkin (Transportation) | $1,000 |
Personal
Coates was born July 11, 1950 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He is married to Betty and currently resides in Seminole.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign contributions:2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
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