Tom Ivester
| Tom Ivester | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Texas Christian University | |
| J.D. | University of Oklahoma | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ivester attended Texas Christian University and received a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. In addition to serving as state senator, Ivester works as an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Pension | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Rural Development | ||||
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Veterans and Military Affairs | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Ivester 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, Ivester was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 26.[2]
Ivester raised $463,125 for his campaign.[3]
| Oklahoma Senate District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 TOM IVESTER (D)
|
9,386 | |||
| TODD RUSS (R) | 9,111 | |||
District 26
Ivester represents Oklahoma Senate District 26. Senate District 26 includes Elk City, Sayre, Mangum.
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ivester received $335,314 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[4]
| Oklahoma State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Ivester's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ivester, Thomas | $90,000 |
| Whitten, Reggie N | $5,000 |
| Ivester, Sharon | $5,000 |
| Working Oklahomans Alliance | $5,000 |
| Switzer, Laure | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $335,314 |
2008
Below are Ivester's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | $2,500 |
| Rod Carver (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Bankers Association | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives | $1,500 |
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Personal
Ivester is married to DeAun and has two children: Joseph and Jackson. They currently reside in Sayre, Oklahoma.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
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