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Ralph Shortey
| Ralph Shortey | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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He worked as an oil and gas production consultant before quitting his job to run for office.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Shortey served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Shortey served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Government | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Issues
Political positions
Human fetuses in food
In January 2012, Shortey introduced legislation to ban the use of aborted human fetuses in food.[2] Shortey told members of the media that he had conducted Internet research which led him to believe a ban was necessary. The United States Food and Drug Administration said it is unaware of any concern. Specifically, the legislation would prohibit the manufacture or sale of any food in which aborted fetuses were used in developing any of the ingredients. Shortey said that he is not aware of any Oklahoma companies that do use aborted human fetuses.[3]
The legislation -- SB 1418 -- received first reading on February 6, 2012.
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Shortey, was initially defeated in a four-way Republican primary on July 27, falling to winner James Davenport. However, Shortey defeated Davenport in the August 24 runoff primary by a margin of 1,306-934. Shortey defeated Randy Rose (D) in the general election.[4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ralph Shortey (R)
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6,060 | |||
| Randy Rose (D) | 4,509 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Shortey raised a total of $62,178 in campaign funds.[5] His top contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Meinders, Herman | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Public Employees Association | $5,000 |
| Route 66 PAC | $5,000 |
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Personal
Shortey and his wife have two children.[6]
External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Oklahoma Senate Republicans: "Meet Ralph Shortey"
- ↑ ABC News "Okla. Senator Wants Ban on Human Fetuses in Food," January 25, 2012
- ↑ Boston Herald "Oklahoma state senator wants ban on human fetuses in food," January 24, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, Unofficial Results
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Project Vote Smart: Senator Ralph Shortey Biography
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