Joe Sweeden

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Joe Sweeden
Oklahoma Senate District 10
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democrat
Profession	Rancher
Website	Official website

Joe Sweeden is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma Senate, representing the 10th District since 2006.

Sweeden received an Associate's Degree from Northern Oklahoma College and a Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma State University. In addition to serving as senator, Sweeden is a rancher. Prior to serving on the Senate, Sweeden served on the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1999-2006.

Committee assignments

• General Government and Transportation (Appropriations) Subcommittee
• General Government
• Senate Rules
• Tourism and Wildlife
• Transportation

District 10

Sweeden represents Oklahoma Senate District 10. Senate District 10 includes Pawhuska, Fairfax.

Major donors

Below are Gumm's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:

Contributor	2008 total
Spectra Energy Corporation	$2,000
American Electric Power	$1,500
Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists	$1,500
Oklahoma Bankers Association	$1,500
Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma	$1,100

Personal

Sweeden was born April 7, 1961 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He is married to Sheila and has two children, Delaney and Andie. They currently reside in Pawhuska.

Contact information

Capitol Address
2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 535
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-5581
E-Mail: sweeden@oksenate.gov

External links

• Oklahoma Senate biography
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign contributions:2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008

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