Roger Ballenger
| Roger Ballenger | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Floor Leader, Oklahoma State Senate | ||
| 2010-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1969-1973 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 25, 1950 | |
| Profession | Electrical Contractor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ballenger attended Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology of Okmulgee. In addition to serving as senator, Ballenger works as an electrical contractor and is the operator/owner of a small beefmaster cattle operation.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ballenger served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Pension | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ballenger served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General Government | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ballenger served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General Government | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Retirement and Insurance | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Ballenger won re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate against Janica Edmonds (R).[1] Neither candidate was opposed in the primary election on July 27, 2010.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Roger Ballenger (D)
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10,564 | |||
| Janica Edmonds (R) | 9,064 | |||
2006
Ballenger raised $28,857 [3] for this campaign, in which he ran unopposed.[4]
District 8
Ballenger represents Oklahoma Senate District 8. Senate District 8 includes Okmulgee, Henryetta.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ballenger received $91,486 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger Ballenger's campaign in 2010 | |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau | $4,000 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $3,000 |
| Muscogee Creek Nation | $2,000 |
| Lewis, Gene | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $91,486 |
2008
Below are Ballenger's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | $2,000 |
| Center for Legislative Excellence | $2,000 |
| Gene Lewis | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $1,000 |
| AFL-CIO | $1,000 |
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Personal
Ballenger was born on September 25, 1950 and is married to Cimone. He has 1 daughter, Kimberly, 1 son, Clay, and 1 step daughter, Lindsay. Ballenger has a total of 4 grandchildren. Ballenger currently resides in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Contact information
Capitol Address
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Room 528A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-5588
E-Mail: ballenger@oksenate.gov
External links
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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