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Dean Martin (Oklahoma)
Dean Martin (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 35. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dean Martin was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He earned a high school diploma from Will Rogers High School and a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 1976. His career experience includes working in small business. Martin has been affiliated with Crossroads Fellowship, Eden Village Tulsa, and the Amahoro Children's Initiative.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35
Incumbent Jo Anna Dossett defeated Dean Martin in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jo Anna Dossett (D) | 59.2 | 22,866 |
Dean Martin (R)  | 40.8 | 15,774 | ||
| Total votes: 38,640 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jo Anna Dossett advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Dean Martin advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 35.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Martin in this election.
Pledges
Martin signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Dean Martin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martin'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 have lived in District 35 for most of my life, so I am very aware of the needs of this community and wish to give our district the voice in the Oklahoma Senate that is now missing.
Approximately eighty-five (85%) of the State Senate is Republican and all 10 statewide positions (e.g., Governor, Lt. Governor, et. al.) are held by Republicans - which means, my opponent who is a Democrat, will not be able to get anything meaningful done for years. ahead.- Oklahoma is in a strong cash position, unlike the federal government - we have more than $1.3 billion in our rainy-day fun. Now is the time not to sit idle but instead, to make key investments. Unfortunately, my opponent will have no say in those decisions as a liberal Democrat in the current state legislative makeup.
- I believe it's time for a change, so we have a say in the key investments that our state needs to make. I believe we can solve Oklahoma's investment decisions...for example, solving Tulsa or OKC's chronic homeless issue-not by more government tax and spend; but by coming together as a community through private charity, state incentives, and non-taxing grants. As a founding Board Member to Tulsa's Eden Village, a tiny home community for the homeless just west of downtown, I've helped our organization with fellow Tulsans who came together without raising taxes or spending recklessly. With your vote, I can lead our state through a similar success.
- As a lifelong Tulsan, I'm committed to upholding the values that make Oklahoma strong. Let's do things to improve the overall quality of life for all 4 million Oklahomans while we are strong financially.
My ideas include:
1. Reducing personal income tax
2. Limiting govt. intervention
3. Offering State Incentives to Cities and Towns for Homelessness Solutions
4. Creating a World Class Education System
Determination, conviction, perseverance, open minded, kind, empathetic, caring, and ...bullheaded at times.
I was 10 years old, it was the day my parents moved our family from east Texas to Tulsa.
I have always been a self help book guy.
There should be checks and balances on each branch where they are forced to come to a consensus on legislation.
I am tired of Oklahoma being one of the worst states in the nation in Education. We have to work together to come up with solutions in Educating or children that give them a chance to be productive citizens.Investing in Education by increasing teacher salaries and improving school infrastructure is essential for developing a skilled workforce, leading to lower crime rates and greater economic opportunities. A strong education doesn't just build brighter futures for our kids -- it leads to less crime and greater economic prosperity. It also means we must promote policies that support families and protect parental involvement in Education.
When Senator Mullin was campaigning he had no idea he would end up traveling into a war torn Afghanistan to extract Americans and bring them home. He had no idea he would be putting his safety on the line while doing what others wouldn't do...what his government refused to do! We elected him to make the tough decisions for us. A person that thinks like us and has our same values.
My perspective of homelessness changed from the vision of the panhandler at the street corner to this sweet lady who had a real need that I could help with.
Helen went to the pet store and found a parrot she liked, but it was only $25. She asked the clerk why the parrot was so cheap...was it sick...was it old?
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin
Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell
State Senator David Rader
Former Insurance Commissioner John Doak
Energy
Education
There is never a reason that the boss shouldn't have access to what the employee does!
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma State Senate District 35 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2024
