Bobby Cleveland
Bobby Cleveland (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 20. Cleveland assumed office in 2012. Cleveland left office on November 21, 2018.
Cleveland (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 20. Cleveland lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 28, 2018.
Cleveland was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
Biography
When he served in the state House, Cleveland's professional experience included owning a small business that manufactures products for Wal-Mart.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Elections & Ethics |
| • Government Modernization |
| • Public Safety, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Cleveland served on the following committees:
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| • Public Safety, Vice-Chair |
| • Criminal Justice & Corrections |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Cleveland served on the following committees:
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| • Economic Development and Financial Services |
| • Tourism and International Relations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20
Sherrie Conley defeated Steve Jarman in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sherrie Conley (R) | 72.2 | 8,890 |
 | Steve Jarman (D) | 27.8 | 3,417 | |
| Total votes: 12,307 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20
Sherrie Conley defeated incumbent Bobby Cleveland in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sherrie Conley | 50.9 | 1,951 |
 | Bobby Cleveland | 49.1 | 1,884 | |
| Total votes: 3,835 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20
Steve Jarman advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on June 26, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Bobby Cleveland and Sherrie Conley advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tina Swayze, Jimmy Smith, and Anthony Mackey in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bobby Cleveland | 43.0 | 2,226 |
| ✔ | | Sherrie Conley | 16.6 | 860 |
| Tina Swayze | 16.1 | 833 | ||
| Jimmy Smith | 15.3 | 791 | ||
| Anthony Mackey | 9.0 | 463 | ||
| Total votes: 5,173 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.
Incumbent Bobby Cleveland defeated Matt Failing in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bobby Cleveland Incumbent |
71.48% | 10,722 | |
| Democratic | Matt Failing | 28.52% | 4,278 | |
| Total Votes | 15,000 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Matt Failing ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Matt Failing (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bobby Cleveland ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 20 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bobby Cleveland Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent Bobby Cleveland was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Joni Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cleveland defeated Johnson in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bobby Cleveland Incumbent |
72% | 6,006 | |
| Democratic | Joni Johnson | 28% | 2,333 | |
| Total Votes | 8,339 | |||
2012
Cleveland ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 14. Cleveland defeated Gil Hensley, Paul Maus, and Alon Morrison in the Republican primary on June 26 and defeated Matt Branstetter in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Bobby Cleveland |
66.4% | 8,465 | |
| Democratic | Matt Branstetter | 33.6% | 4,275 | |
| Total Votes | 12,740 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Bobby Cleveland |
53.6% | 799 |
| Paul Maus | 24.9% | 372 |
| Gil Hensley | 16.6% | 248 |
| Alon Morrison | 4.9% | 73 |
| Total Votes | 1,492 | |
Campaign themes
2012
Cleveland ran on a platform of reducing government spending. He is pro-life and supports traditional marriage and the Second Amendment. He does not support the new health care law.[12]
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to May 24.
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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Cleveland was married. He had two sons and eight grandchildren.[1]
See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Bobby Cleveland on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 bobcleveland.com, "Meet Bob," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ bobcleveland.com, "Issues," accessed May 28, 2014
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| Preceded by Paul D. Roan (D) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Sherrie Conley (R) |
