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Don Armes
Don Armes (b. July 31, 1961) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 63 from 2002 to 2014. He previously served as Deputy Majority Whip. Armes did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Armes' professional experience includes working as an auctioneer, as well as a farmer and rancher.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Armes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Wildlife |
| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Energy and Aerospace |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Armes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations & Budget |
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Financial Services |
| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Armes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture & Rural Development |
| • Veterans & Military Affairs |
Issues
Electronic books
Rep. Armes conducted a study to look into the possibility of using electronics devices instead of standard textbooks in the classroom. He hoped the switch would save schools money during the financial crisis burdening schools.
“Our children have already taken that giant leap into technology so this would not be an adjustment for them. Now we just need to see if it’s financially feasible,” said Armes, a Faxon Republican. “We have over 659,000 students in Oklahoma and if we could even save $10 per student on changing a book over to an electronic technology format, that would save over $6 million for Oklahoma schools.”[2]
Elections
2012
Armes ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House District 63. Armes defeated B.L. Cozad Jr. in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 Don Armes Incumbent |
79.1% | 605 |
| B.L. Cozad, Jr. | 20.9% | 160 |
| Total Votes | 765 | |
2010
Armes won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the primary. He was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.[7][8][9][10]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Armes won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[11] $61,410 was raised for this campaign.[12]
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2014 Environmental Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2014 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: 2014 Oklahoma Conservative Index (Senate)
- The Oklahoma Constitution: 2014 Oklahoma Conservative Index (House)
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
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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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Don Armes endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[13]
Personal
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Armes and his wife, Dede, have two children: Katy and Kelsey.[1]
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 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Don Armes," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Capital Beat OK, "Armes seeks to replace textbooks with electronics," November 11, 2010
- ↑ 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, "Unopposed Candidates Elected- 2008 General Election," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Newt 2012 Adds to "All-Star" Oklahoma Team," February 29, 2012
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Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 63 2002–2014 |
Succeeded by Jeff Coody (R) |
