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Steve Kouplen
| Steve Kouplen | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $147/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University | |
| Master's | Oklahoma State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Beggs, Oklahoma | |
| Profession | Farmer/Rancher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Kouplen is a farmer and rancher, and received both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a widower with two children, Sean and Shanna.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kouplen served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar | ||||
| • Energy and Aerospace | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kouplen served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environment | ||||
| • Energy & Utility Regulation | ||||
| • Higher Education & Career Tech, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kouplen served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Development | ||||
| • Energy & Utility Regulation | ||||
Elections
2012
Kouplen ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 24. He ran unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
Kouplen 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, Kouplen won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[3] $67,695 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 Kouplen was up for re-election, he collected $24,675 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Oklahoma House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Steve Kouplen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Cherokee Nation | $5,000 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $4,500 |
| Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,675 |
2008
In 2008, Kouplen collected $67,695 in donations.[6]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| GOFORTH, DEAN | $5,000 |
| MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION | $5,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION | $2,000 |
| BULLING, SCOTT | $1,500 |
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External links
- Representative Kouplen's campaign
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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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