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John Olson
| John Olson | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 1 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northeastern State University | |
| Master's | University of Tulsa | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army, Minnesota National Guard and Reserves | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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John Olson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma.[1] Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012.
Elections
2012
Olson was defeated by republican Jim Bridenstine.[2] Olson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st District. Olson won the nomination on the Democratic ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was April 13, 2012. Olson sought to unseat incumbent Rep. John Sullivan (R). Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012.
| U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 1 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Olson | 32% | 91,421 | |
| Republican |  Jim Bridenstine |
63.5% | 181,084 | |
| Independent | Craig Allen | 4.5% | 12,807 | |
| Total Votes | 285,312 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign donors
2012
Olson was defeated by James Bridenstine in 2012. During that election cycle, Olson's campaign committee raised a total of $326,147 and spent $322,254.[3]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Oklahoma, 1st Congressional District, 2012 - John Olson Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $326,147 |
| Total Spent | $322,254 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $781,233 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $764,959 |
| Top contributors to John Olson's campaign committee | |
| Coral Swimming Pool Supply Co | $5,000 |
| Holmes Org | $5,000 |
| Krumme Oil | $5,000 |
| Labor Relations Institute | $5,000 |
| Mimosa Tree Capital Partners | $5,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $35,335 |
| Retired | $31,088 |
| Democratic/Liberal | $12,350 |
| Oil & Gas | $10,550 |
| Transportation Unions | $5,500 |
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John Olson News Feed
- Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm - USA TODAY
- Okla. tornado damages could hit $2 billion - USA TODAY
- Oklahoma Disaster Insurance Payments May Be Inadequate - Huffington Post
- Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction In Moore (PHOTOS ... - Huffington Post
- How could so many have survived Okla. monster tornado? - USA TODAY
- Tornado had winds over 200 mph - USA TODAY
- Safety experts say Okla. school was ready for tornado - USA TODAY
- Sarah Palin: Jake Tapper Has 'Integrity And Professionalism' - Huffington Post
- Double jeopardy: Okla. man tells the tale of surviving two EF-5 twisters - USA TODAY
- Kids who survived tornado face emotional after-effects - USA TODAY
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Personal
Olson and his wife, Zsa, live in Tulsa with their six children.
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