Richard Morrissette
| Richard Morrissette | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 92 | ||
| 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 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Hampshire (1979) | |
| J.D. | University of Tulsa College of Law (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 28, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, New Hampshire | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Richard Morrissette (b. April 28, 1956) is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 92nd District since 2004.
Morrissette received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of New Hampshire in 1979. He received his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1984. He worked as a legal aide for the Western Oklahoma Public Defender from 1986 to 1992; worked on the staff of the Oklahoma State Senate from 1985 to 1986; and practiced law. He has one child, Danielle.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Budget | ||||
| • Economic Development and Financial Services | ||||
| • Government Modernization | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Financial Services | ||||
| • Government Modernization | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Morrissette served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Morrissette ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 92. Morrissette ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Morrissette won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Democratic 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, Morrissette won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[3] $95,025 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 Morrissette was up for re-election, he collected $21,875 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Richard Morrissette's campaign in 2010 | |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $3,500 |
| Ryan, Phillip | $1,000 |
| Working Oklahomans Alliance | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $750 |
| Coyle, John | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $21,875 |
2008
In 2008, Morrissette collected $95,025 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| CMTE TO ELECT RICHARD MORRISSETTE HD 92 - 2006 | $43,580 |
| CHERNICKY, DAVID J | $5,000 |
| SURGICAL HOSPITALS OF OKLAHOMA CITY | $3,550 |
| CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $3,000 |
| GREEN, MIKE R | $1,000 |
| MEMORIAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS | $1,000 |
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 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
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
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