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Dewayne Pemberton
Dewayne Pemberton (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office on November 23, 2016. He left office on November 20, 2024.
Pemberton (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pemberton was assigned to the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Committee
- Education Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Tourism and Wildlife Committee
- Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency
2021-2022
Pemberton was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Pemberton was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee
- Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
- Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
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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| • Agriculture and Wildlife |
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Energy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
Dewayne Pemberton did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 9
Incumbent Dewayne Pemberton defeated Jack Reavis in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dewayne Pemberton (R) | 58.1 | 15,719 |
 | Jack Reavis (D) | 41.9 | 11,333 | |
| Total votes: 27,052 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jack Reavis advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 9.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dewayne Pemberton advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 9.
2016
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate 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 Earl Garrison (D) did not seek re-election.
Dewayne Pemberton defeated Jack A. Reavis in the Oklahoma State Senate District 9 general election.[1]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 9 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dewayne Pemberton |
51.54% | 13,641 | |
| Democratic | Jack A. Reavis | 48.46% | 12,828 | |
| Total Votes | 26,469 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Jack A. Reavis defeated Stephen Highers and John Uzzo in the Oklahoma State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jack A. Reavis |
65.01% | 4,170 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Highers | 27.94% | 1,792 | |
| Democratic | John Uzzo | 7.05% | 452 | |
| Total Votes | 6,414 | |||
Dewayne Pemberton defeated John Tyler Hammons in the Oklahoma State Senate District 9 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dewayne Pemberton |
55.96% | 2,001 | |
| Republican | John Tyler Hammons | 44.04% | 1,575 | |
| Total Votes | 3,576 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Pemberton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
Education
- Excerpt: "The biggest problem with the existing educational system in Oklahoma and the nation in general is excessive government testing mandated by the Federal Government. Schools are no longer worried about exposing students to more in-depth curriculum; they are concerned about 'teaching what's on the test.' DeWayne can walk into the legislature on day one with the lifelong experience to best represent the citizens of District 9 and the state of Oklahoma. He is 100% pro-local control of education - simply put, let our teachers teach. They know what they are doing."
Business
- Excerpt: "The best economic system in the world is the free enterprise system. The government should aim to lessen its regulations and burdens that are being passed onto local small business owners. DeWayne will fight to protect small businesses from federal government overreach into business & industry. He believes that supply, demand, & competition are the driving factors to how business should function and not to be regulated."
Leadership
- Excerpt: "The 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was created in the original Bill of Rights to guarantee that the Federal Government would not step outside the boundaries established by the Constitution - and how things have changed. Today we face a climate of government handouts as opposed to hand-ups. DeWayne believes in personal responsibitliy while at the same time caring for the disabled, our elders and the mentally ill - just to name a few. DeWayne understands the power of the 10th Amendment and he will work with leadership to stand against an infringing federal government."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 30. Special sessions took place on January 29, 2024 and on July 15, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Dewayne Pemberton, "Issues," accessed June 21, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma State Senate District 9 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Avery Carl Frix (R) |
