Charles Barton (Oklahoma)

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Charles Barton
Image of Charles Barton
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

East Jefferson High School

Bachelor's

Southwestern Assemblies of God College, 1982

Personal
Birthplace
Mobile, Ala.
Religion
Assemblies of God
Profession
Contractor
Contact

Charles Barton (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 46. He lost in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Barton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2024

General election

Special general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 46

Mark Harold Mann defeated Charles Barton and David Pilchman in the special general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mark Harold Mann
Mark Harold Mann (D) Candidate Connection
 
60.4
 
12,722
Image of Charles Barton
Charles Barton (R) Candidate Connection
 
34.3
 
7,228
Image of David Pilchman
David Pilchman (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
5.3
 
1,107

Total votes: 21,057
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 46

Mark Harold Mann defeated Sam Wargin Grimaldo in the special Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 on June 18, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mark Harold Mann
Mark Harold Mann Candidate Connection
 
52.7
 
1,598
Image of Sam Wargin Grimaldo
Sam Wargin Grimaldo Candidate Connection
 
47.3
 
1,435

Total votes: 3,033
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Charles Barton advanced from the special Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 46.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Barton in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Charles Barton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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  • I believe firmly in our US Constitution.
  • I am Conservative
  • I advocate for smaller government and lower taxes
My Father was a successful sales manager with a national company because of the relationships he formed with his salesmen and buyers.
I endeavor to be honest in all I do, to care deeply about other people and their needs, and to choose to serve those around me.
that I cared deeply for others and made a difference for the better in their lives.
Grocery store stocking and cashier - five years
Holy Bible is my favorite book because it is the only book that can tell us where we came from, how to live successfully and where we are going.
The legislature makes laws, executive branch enforces laws. Keep the responsibilities separate but accountable.
Cut taxes and unnecessary government spending, reducing the burden on taxpayers
Yes, working together with other legislators is important to build and maintain a working relationship to achieve the best results for our citizens.
Some of the citizens we've spoken with don't want to have a sign in their yard due to fear of retaliation. Such attitudes shouldn't exist in our great state.
"Bear walks into a restaurant and says, 'can I have a ...........................coke?" Bartender says, ' what's with the big pause?' and the bear says' I don't know, I was born with them'
Too many offices are filled uncontested. A bill to bring awareness and incentive for people to apply
Oklahomans for Life, Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights,
education and parental rights
Government is accountable to the taxpayer and should maintain a balanced budget the same as our citizens must do.
The school board elections should be moved to the same time as the general elections in the fall to provide better participation.

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Campaign finance summary


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Charles Barton campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Oklahoma State Senate District 46Lost general$24,934 $20,691
Grand total$24,934 $20,691
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes


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