Cathy Cummings

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Cathy Cummings

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

St. Teresa's Academy, 1979

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Birthplace

Kansas City, Mo.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Business owner and president

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Cathy Cummings (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma County Commission to represent District 3. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Cummings completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cathy Cummings was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a high school diploma from St. Teresa's Academy in 1979. Her career experience includes working as a business owner and president.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (2022)

General election

General election for Oklahoma County Commission District 3

Myles Davidson defeated Cathy Cummings in the general election for Oklahoma County Commission District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Myles Davidson (R)	56.2	53,756
		Cathy Cummings (D)	43.8	41,954

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,710
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma County Commission District 3

Myles Davidson defeated Amy Alexander in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma County Commission District 3 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Myles Davidson	60.1	12,264
	Submit photo	Amy Alexander	39.9	8,156

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,420
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma County Commission District 3

Cathy Cummings defeated Jay Bridwell in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma County Commission District 3 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cathy Cummings	71.6	10,562
	Submit photo	Jay Bridwell	28.4	4,186

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,748
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma County Commission District 3

Myles Davidson and Amy Alexander advanced to a runoff. They defeated P.D. Taylor and Ronnie Jones in the Republican primary for Oklahoma County Commission District 3 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Myles Davidson	38.3	9,654
✔	Submit photo	Amy Alexander	23.4	5,908
		P.D. Taylor	22.0	5,535
	Submit photo	Ronnie Jones	16.3	4,113

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,210
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2014

See also: Oklahoma Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2014

Cummings ran for election to the office of Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor. Cummings won the Democratic nomination in the unopposed primary. The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Results

General election

Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Lamb Incumbent	68.5%	562,088
	Democratic	Cathy Cummings	31.5%	258,564
Total Votes				820,652
Election results via Oklahoma State Election Board

Campaign finance summary

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Cathy Cummings campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2014	Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor	Lost	$42,802	N/A**
Grand total			$42,802	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cathy Cummings completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cummings' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the former Mayor and Councilwoman of The Village, Oklahoma. I am the owner/operator of Vito’s Ristorante, which i have owned for 20 years. I have the business experience and leadership skills to be your next Ok County Commissioner in District 3. Your representation matters! I promise to listen and lead in a way that puts the people of Oklahoma County first and creates an environment of respect. Let’s work together for a better Oklahoma County!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Deliver new and responsive leadership to OK County
• Provide quality, safely paved roads and bridges
• Bring partnering experience with municipalities in expediting projects

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to Support and protect Oklahoma County Services.
I want to address the horrific problems in our current OK County Jail. I will seek out the best and the brightest to come up with solutions to address mental health needs in Ok County. I am a great communicator. I have a proven track record of working across the aisle and will listen to everyone. Everybody has a seat at my table.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My mother and father were two of the best people I have ever known! And I have looked up to them my entire life! My father taught me everything I needed to know about running a business! And how important great customer service is key to owning and operating a business! But more importantly they taught me how to treat people with kindness, dignity, and respect! Especially for anyone who might be struggling in life! They taught me how to be a voice for them! And I will always speak up for the people!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being a great communicator is important for every elected official.
And more importantly being a great listener is vital to being a great leader! I am both!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I’m a Boss, I’m a great communicator, I’m a great listener, I value my employees, and I surround myself with the best and the brightest. And most of all I have the experience necessary for this position.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I have the experience, the knowledge, and I know-how for this position. I have experience in balancing a multi million dollar budget. I have experience in negotiating contracts. I have experience in providing safe and quality roads and sidewalks and large infrastructure projects. I’m a great communicator and I’m a great listener. Everyone has a seat at my table no matter what political affiliation they have. And everyone has a voice! I will listen to all sides of any issue to come up with the best solutions for problems.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To inspire women to pursue their dreams in politics and in life. And to inspire people to give back to the community anyway they can. And to let people know that their voice matters.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in 2014!

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I have been working since I was 12 years old in my family’s restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. I took over operations and management of our restaurant at age 18-39 years old. And I have been a boss ever since. I moved to Oklahoma 21 years ago. And I have owned and operated Vito’s Ristorante for the last 20 years!

What is your favorite book? Why?

“And Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou! Her words of love and inspiration literally talk to me!

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Athena, Greek Goddess of War and Wisdom! She is hailed as the wisest, most courageous and most resourceful.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Fly Me To The Moon, by Tony Bennett

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Cummings and her husband, Sean, live in Oklahoma City. They have raised five children together.

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