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Samson Buck
| Samson Buck | |
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | |
| 2010 | |
| Term in office began 2008 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney/Rancher/Farmer |
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Buck earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and his law degree from Oklahoma University College. He is an attorney, rancher and farmer. Buck and his wife, Darla, have one child, Logan.
Committee assignments
The following is a list of Buck's final committee assignments prior to his defeat:
- Administrative Rules and Agency Oversight Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Common Education Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Samson Buck lost his re-election bid for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He was defeated by Tommy C. Hardin (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1] Although Buck lost by less than 40 votes, he declined a recount.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tommy C. Hardin (R)
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5,237 | |||
| Samson Buck (D) | 5,201 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Buck was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3]$55,449 was raised for this campaign.[4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| SAMSON RAY BUCK (D)
|
8,810 | |||
| SEAN OLIVER (R) | 5,398 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Buck collected $55,449 in donations.[5]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| MOORE, KATHLEEN | $5,000 |
| WORKING OKLAHOMANS ALLIANCE | $2,500 |
| OKLAHOMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | $1,500 |
| OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU | $1,250 |
| OKLAHOMA DENTAL ASSOCIATION | $1,000 |
| TYNES, JACOB | $1,000 |
| OKLAHOMA QUARTER HORSE RACING ASSOCIATION | $1,000 |
External links
- Representative Buck's campaign
- Oklahoma State Legislature House Membership
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
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Succeeded by Tommy C. Hardin (R) |
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