Charles Ortega
Charles Ortega (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 52. Ortega assumed office in 2008. Ortega left office on November 18, 2020.
Ortega (Republican Party) won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 52 outright after the general election on November 6, 2018, was canceled.
Biography
Ortega's professional experience includes being the operator and owner of Smiley's Tire and Auto.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Ortega was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations and Budget Committee
- Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee (decommissioned)
- Utilities Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions |
| • Insurance |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ortega served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Business, Labor & Retirement Laws |
| • Energy & Natural Resources |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
| • Tourism and International Relations |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ortega served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development and Financial Services |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
| • Tourism and International Relations, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ortega served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environment |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Financial Services, Vice chair |
| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ortega served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Development |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Charles Ortega was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Charles Ortega won election in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Charles Ortega advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52 on June 26, 2018.
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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 Charles Ortega ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 52 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Charles Ortega Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||
Incumbent Charles Ortega defeated John Thomas in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 52 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Charles Ortega Incumbent |
50.90% | 1,187 | |
| Republican | John Thomas | 49.10% | 1,145 | |
| Total Votes | 2,332 | |||
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 Charles Ortega was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ortega was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Ortega ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 52. Ortega ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
2010
Ortega won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.[12][13][14][15]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ortega won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[16] $105,537 was raised for this campaign.[17]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 52 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| CHARLES L. ORTEGA (R)
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6,891 | |||
| DAN McMAHAN (D) | 3,893 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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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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2012
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In 2012, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 6 to May 25.
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2011
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In 2011, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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Personal
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Ortega and his wife Margaret have three children.[1]
See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Charles Ortega ," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 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: Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed June 24, 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
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
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