Cheryl Baber

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Cheryl Baber

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Midwestern State University, 1987

Law

Columbia University School of Law, 1993

Personal

Birthplace

Lawton, Okla.

Religion

Evangelical/Baptist

Profession

Attorney

Contact

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Cheryl Baber (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 35. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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Biography

Cheryl Baber was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. She obtained a bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University in 1987 and a J.D. from the Columbia University School of Law in 1993. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2020

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Jo Anna Dossett defeated Cheryl Baber in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Anna Dossett (D)	50.9	18,324
		Cheryl Baber (R)	49.1	17,677

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,001
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Cheryl Baber defeated Kyden Creekpaum in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on August 25, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Baber	53.5	4,710
		Kyden Creekpaum	46.5	4,088

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,798
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Jo Anna Dossett defeated Carly Hotvedt and Stan Young in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jo Anna Dossett	57.2	4,985
		Carly Hotvedt	30.9	2,689
		Stan Young	11.9	1,041

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,715
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35

Kyden Creekpaum and Cheryl Baber advanced to a runoff. They defeated Linda G. Morrissey in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kyden Creekpaum	43.8	3,349
✔		Cheryl Baber	34.0	2,602
		Linda G. Morrissey	22.2	1,696

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,647
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Endorsements

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2018

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Denise Brewer defeated Cheryl Baber in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Denise Brewer (D)	56.1	6,611
		Cheryl Baber (R)	43.9	5,165

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,776
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Cheryl Baber defeated Beverly Atteberry in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Baber	63.6	1,763
		Beverly Atteberry	36.4	1,009

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,772
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Denise Brewer advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Denise Brewer

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Cheryl Baber and Beverly Atteberry advanced to a runoff. They defeated Ben Croff, Eric McCray, and Mark Kosinski in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cheryl Baber	43.4	1,515
✔		Beverly Atteberry	24.3	847
	Submit photo	Ben Croff	14.4	503
		Eric McCray	9.0	314
	Submit photo	Mark Kosinski	8.9	311

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,490
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Cheryl Baber is a Tulsa attorney who enjoys life with her CPA husband, Chuck, and their two sons, Grant and Luke. She grew up in Walters, Oklahoma, in the Cooper family. She initially attended Oklahoma City University and, later, transferred to Midwestern State University in Texas, where she received a Rotary Foundation International Scholarship to study International Affairs in Geneva, Switzerland. Cheryl subsequently obtained a law degree at Columbia University School of Law in New York and began her legal career in Tulsa at the law firm of Crowe & Dunlevy, but she eventually left private practice to work as a law clerk for federal judges. Cheryl then served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Oklahoma. She is currently a volunteer attorney with Tulsa Lawyers for Children. Cheryl has served as an officer and committee chair for the Cascia Hall Parent Faculty Association as well as Eliot Elementary School.. She was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 2016. Cheryl loves playing tennis, and she and her husband regularly attend University of Tulsa football and basketball games, as Chuck graduated from TU Law School. (He attended OSU for his accounting degree.) Cheryl and Chuck worship at First Baptist Church of Tulsa, where they continue to serve in various roles.

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?

• I believe that government should be limited, markets should be free, and people should be empowered by a good education, a good economy, and the rule of law.
• I want Oklahoma to be a place where children can feel safe; where young people can pursue their dreams; where middle-aged people can enjoy the fruits of their labors; and where older people have the ability to give back to worthy causes in which they believe.
• I believe it is critically important at this point in our history to elect people to public office at every level who will think deeply and act courageously to create legislation that will provide incentives for people to better their lives and the lives of others.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety: The highest purpose of government, I believe, is to protect its law-abiding citizens, and when law and order break down, society breaks down. Yet, there is a balance between being too punitive and too lenient in law enforcement, and we need to always seek to find that balance. I am interested in legislation related to judicial selection and lawsuit reform, and I am committed to legislation and policies that will protect Second Amendment rights.

Economic Development: Oklahoma has recently been rebranded as the "hub" of America, and we need to capitalize on our location, our diversity, our hospitality, and the ingenuity of our people. Our small businesses, retail establishments, entrepreneurs, our larger companies in energy and aerospace. and our agricultural and manufacturing interests will need policy support from government leaders to continue providing the services, products, and jobs needed to strengthen our economy and sustain our people.

Education: Education is the great engine of upward mobility and economic growth. I have close friends and family members who are public school teachers, and I believe they need to be well-paid, well- prepared, and well-supported by administration, parents, and community leaders. More important, however, our children need to be well-taught and well-prepared for success in the workplace and in life. Every child in Oklahoma deserves a chance at a quality education.

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

To read proposed legislation; research the underlying issues; study what other states have done with regard to specific legislation; speak with interested groups and individuals who have knowledge and expertise in particular areas; work with agency officials in the selected areas; sponsor or author legislation that has a chance to meet the challenges facing the district and State; try to ascertain how my constituents would have me vote on proposed legislation; inform constituents about legislation and/or regulations; and monitor enacted legislation to learn whether it is having the desired effect in meeting the challenges presented.

What legacy would you like to leave?

As a legislator, that I somehow contributed to a more prosperous and peaceful state of affairs; that I advocated for policies which made Oklahomans more safe and sound; that I stood against those who advocate for socialist, communist or Marxist ideologies which would destroy our culture and way of life; that I worked for reforms and actions which spurred economic growth without undue regulations; that my efforts promoted educational excellence and cared for our State's most vulnerable citizens without imposing burdensome taxes; that, during my time in office, our state government provided for the safety and security of its citizens without sacrificing freedom; and that I was part of a movement to make Oklahoma an even better place to live and work.

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

Working for my father on our farm and ranch, and in the family custom wheat harvesting business. I also worked several odd jobs as I went through college and law school to help with expenses.

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

"Oklahoma!" of course.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, to a certain extent. I believe the best legislators are those who have significant "real world" experience in the workforce before they enter government or politics, as I did, but my experience in government as a federal law clerk, researching and writing on a wide variety of legal challenges, has uniquely equipped me to deal with the wide range of topics and laws that are introduced and voted upon every year in the state legislature.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Economic recovery, growth and development;

Lowering crime rates and protecting citizens;

Better outcomes in education

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Of course! and I think I am in a unique position to build those relationships at the Oklahoma state capitol because, although I now live in urban Tulsa, I grew up in a small rural community on the other side of the State, and I've lived in Oklahoma City. I also have relatives who live in many different areas of the State. I think that better relationships between legislators will mean better legislation that meets the needs of a greater number of citizens, including those in my own district.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Oklahoma State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Julie Daniels

Senators

District 1

Micheal Bergstrom (R)

District 2

Ally Seifried (R)

District 3

Julie McIntosh (R)

District 4

Tom Woods (R)

District 5

George Burns (R)

District 6

David Bullard (R)

District 7

Warren Hamilton (R)

District 8

Bryan Logan (R)

District 9

Avery Frix (R)

District 10

Bill Coleman (R)

District 11

Regina Goodwin (D)

District 12

Todd Gollihare (R)

District 13

Jonathan Wingard (R)

District 14

Jerry Alvord (R)

District 15

Lisa Standridge (R)

District 16

Mary Boren (D)

District 17

Shane Jett (R)

District 18

Jack Stewart (R)

District 19

Roland Pederson (R)

District 20

Chuck Hall (R)

District 21

Randy Grellner (R)

District 22

Kristen Thompson (R)

District 23

Lonnie Paxton (R)

District 24

Darrell Weaver (R)

District 25

Brian Guthrie (R)

District 26

Darcy Jech (R)

District 27

Casey Murdock (R)

District 28

Grant Green (R)

District 29

Julie Daniels (R)

District 30

Julia Kirt (D)

District 31

Spencer Kern (R)

District 32

Dusty Deevers (R)

District 33

Christi Gillespie (R)

District 34

Dana Prieto (R)

District 35

Jo Anna Dossett (D)

District 36

John Haste (R)

District 37

Aaron Reinhardt (R)

District 38

Brent Howard (R)

District 39

Dave Rader (R)

District 40

Carri Hicks (D)

District 41

Adam Pugh (R)

District 42

Brenda Stanley (R)

District 43

Kendal Sacchieri (R)

District 44

Michael Brooks (D)

District 45

Paul Rosino (R)

District 46

Mark Mann (D)

District 47

Kelly Hines (R)

District 48

Nikki Nice (D)

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