William M. Sanders
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| William Sanders | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 3 | ||
| Party | Independent | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Broken Bow High School (1988) | |
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University (1998) (2001) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1999 – 2011 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sanders earned Bachelors of Science degrees in Biology and Political Science from Oklahoma State University.[1]
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
In information submitted to Ballotpedia, Sanders outlined his political philosophy and campaign themes:
"A drive away from partisan politics and a return to practical legislation. Limiting the undue influence of special interest groups. Stabilizing our economy and both ensuring our security and our civil rights."[1]
"I don't believe in slogans or sound bytes...I feel that there should be term limits for elected officials, and that there should be limits in campaign contributions, particularly regarding PACs, issue ads, and "soft money". I feel Citizen's United was a very bad precedent, and that it is an undermining element in our democracy. I feel we should make an effort to retain our manufacturing sectors, and improve our education, health and welfare systems. I also feel we should scale back on international military missions, unless they are undeniably vital to our national interests."[1]
Elections
2012
Sanders was defeated by incumbent Frank D. Lucas.[2] Sanders ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 3rd District. He sought the nomination on the Independent ticket. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 3 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Timothy Ray Murray | 20% | 53,472 | |
| Republican |  Frank D. Lucas Incumbent |
75.3% | 201,744 | |
| Independent | William M. Sanders | 4.8% | 12,787 | |
| Total Votes | 268,003 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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William Sanders News Feed
- North Carolina's state education boss wants to exempt teachers from income tax - Daily Caller
- GOP staffer claims to live on food stamps without problems, suggests cutting more - Daily Caller
- Elbert Guillory: Democrats have ignored problems facing the black community - Daily Caller
- Conservatives more racist than liberals, says government-funded study - Daily Caller
- Recall of Colorado gun controller gets enough signatures - Daily Caller
- Kazakhstan praised as green energy hub - Daily Caller
- 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- DHS hopes get same cyber-spying powers as NSA - Daily Caller
- 'Snowden is not the problem' Palin says - Daily Caller
- Cruz will file immigration amendment allowing states to require proof of ... - Daily Caller
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Biographical information submitted to Ballotpedia, May 25, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Oklahoma"
- ↑ Oklahoma Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List," Accessed April 13, 2012
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