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Randy Bass
| Randy Bass | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 13, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Lawton, OK | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bass attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. In addition to serving as senator, Bass operates a cattle and wheat farm. Previously, Bass served as a City of Lawton council member. he was elected to represent Ward 1 in March 2001.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bass served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bass served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Retirement and Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bass served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • General Government | ||||
| • Retirement and Insurance | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Bass ran unopposed for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate.[1] The election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bass was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 32.[2]
Bass raised $148,161 for his campaign.[3]
| Oklahoma Senate District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 RANDY BASS (D)
|
7,827 | |||
| ED PETERSEN (R) | 4,530 | |||
District 32
Bass represents Oklahoma Senate District 32. Senate District 32 includes Lawton.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Bass received $56,413 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Randy Bass's campaign in 2010 | |
| Lawton Fire Fighters Local 1882 | $5,000 |
| Working Oklahomans Alliance | $4,000 |
| Wiggington, Dan | $2,500 |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $2,250 |
| Oklahoma Society Of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $56,413 |
2008
Below are Bass' top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| American Electric Power | $750 |
| Marathon Oil | $500 |
| Oklahoma Beverage Industry Employees PAC | $500 |
| Farmers Insurance Group | $500 |
| Oklahoma Grocers Association | $500 |
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Personal
Bass was born March 13, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He is married to Kelley, has three children, Zach, Staci and Remi, and four grandchildren. They currently reside in Lawton, Oklahoma.
External links
- Senator Bass' campaign
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Senator Bass' facebook
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| Preceded by ' |
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