David Dank
David Dank (b. July 14, 1938) was a Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 85 from 2006 to when he died on April 10, 2015.[1]
Biography
Dank's professional experience includes working as a consultant and former publisher and commentator.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Elections & Ethics |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services, Chair |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations & Budget |
| • Insurance |
| • Long-Term Care & Senior Services |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dank served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Common Education |
| • Higher Education & Career Tech |
Elections
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 David Dank was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Cyndi Munson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dank defeated Munson in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  David Dank Incumbent |
56.4% | 6,635 | |
| Democratic | Cyndi Munson | 43.6% | 5,135 | |
| Total Votes | 11,770 | |||
2012
Dank ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 85. Dank ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8][9]
2010
Dank won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He defeated Aaron Kaspereit in the Republican primary by a margin of 3,267-863. He defeated Edward A. Shadid (I) and Gail Vines (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10][11][12][13]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Dank (R)
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7,450 | |||
| Gail Vines (D) | 3,990 | |||
| Edward A. Shadid (I) | 1,346 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dank won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[14] $206,072 was raised for this campaign.[15]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| DAVID DANK (D)
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9,479 | |||
| BART JAY ROBEY (R) | 7,715 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2015
In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
- Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: 2015 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to growth and development of the Oklahoma City region.
- OCPA Impact: 2015 legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the Second Amendment.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2015 Environmental Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2015 Reid Report
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Oklahoma Constitution: 2015 Oklahoma Conservative Index (Senate)
- The Oklahoma Constitution: 2015 Oklahoma Conservative Index (House)
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
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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Dank and his wife, Odelia, have one child, Trina.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ koco.com/, "State Rep. David Dank dies at home," accessed April 14, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. David Dank," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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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| Preceded by ' |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 85 2006–April 10, 2015 |
Succeeded by Cyndi Munson (D) |
