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John Ford
| John Ford | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 23, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tulsa, 1968. | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ford received a B.S. in Business Administration/Management from the University of Tulsa in 1968. Prior to serving as state senator, Ford worked at Phillips Petroleum Company for a total of 34 years.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ford served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business and Commerce | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ford served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Tourism and Wildlife | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ford served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Senate Rules | ||||
| • Tourism and Wildlife | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Ford ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma Senate District 29. Ford ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26. He was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
Ford raised $82,607 [3] for this campaign, in which he ran unopposed.[4]
2004
On November 2, 2004, Ford was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 29.[5]
Ford raised $98,803 for his campaign.[6]
| Oklahoma Senate District 29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 JOHN FORD (R)
|
20,849 | |||
| ALAN GENTGES (D) | 11,309 | |||
District 29
Ford represents Oklahoma Senate District 29. Senate District 29 includes Bartlesville.
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year. Below are Ford's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Aubrey K. McClendon (Energy & Natural Resources) | $5,000 |
| Cherokee Nation | $5,000 |
| Robert I. Hartley (Energy & Natural Resources) | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $2,000 |
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Personal
Ford is married to Mary and has two children: Jennifer and Jack. They currently reside in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board - Unofficial 2012 primary results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board unopposed results
- ↑ "Oklahoma State Senate official election results for 2004"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2004 campaign contributions
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