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Mike Ritze
| Mike Ritze | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northeastern Missouri State University | |
| Other | DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Trenton, Missouri | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Mike Ritze is a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 80th District since 2008.
Ritzke received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Northeast Missouri State University. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a licensed family practitioner and surgeon, as well as consultant to several law firms and an educator. Ritzke also served as a Captain in the United States Army. He and his wife, Connie, have three children: Amity, Heidi and Jamey; and one deceased child.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Tourism and International Relations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Long-Term Care & Senior Services | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
Elections
2012
Ritze ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 80. Ritze ran unopposed in the Republcian primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Ritze won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ritze won election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[3] $39,687 was raised for this campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Ritze was up for re-election, he collected $32,932 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Ritze's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ritze, James Michael | $9,160 |
| Ritze, Mike | $4,372 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $3,500 |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Optometric Physicians | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $32,932 |
2008
In 2008, Ritze collected $39,687 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| RITZE, JAMES MICHAEL | $13,087 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | $2,500 |
| HIGGINS, JAMES R | $2,000 |
| MAROUK, JOHN S | $2,000 |
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External links
- Representative Ritze's campaign
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board - Unofficial 2012 primary results
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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