Don Barrington
Don Barrington (b. September 7, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 31 from 2004 to 2016.
Barrington did not seek re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Barrington earned his A.A. in engineering technology from Oklahoma State University in 1993. His professional experience includes working as a firefighter from 1969 to 1996 and as fire chief of Lawton from 1996 to 2002. Barrington served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Barrington served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Public Safety, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Barrington served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Public Safety, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Barrington served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Barrington served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security, Chair |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Don Barrington (R) did not seek re-election.
Chris Kidd defeated Perry Brinegar in the Oklahoma State Senate District 31 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris Kidd |
69.74% | 17,828 | |
| Democratic | Perry Brinegar | 30.26% | 7,737 | |
| Total Votes | 25,565 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Perry Brinegar ran unopposed in the Oklahoma State Senate District 31 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 31 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Perry Brinegar (unopposed) | |
Toni Hasenbeck and Chris Kidd defeated Juan Rodriguez in the Oklahoma State Senate District 31 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Toni Hasenbeck |
40.63% | 1,891 | |
| Republican | Chris Kidd |
37.86% | 1,762 | |
| Republican | Juan Rodriguez | 21.51% | 1,001 | |
| Total Votes | 4,654 | |||
Chris Kidd defeated Toni Hasenbeck in the Oklahoma State Senate District 31 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 31 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Chris Kidd |
51.38% | 1,710 | |
| Republican | Toni Hasenbeck | 48.62% | 1,618 | |
| Total Votes | 3,328 | |||
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Barrington ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma State Senate District 31. Barrington ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26. He defeated Tony Terrill (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Don Barrington Incumbent |
67.8% | 15,805 | |
| Democratic | Tony Terrill | 32.2% | 7,508 | |
| Total Votes | 23,313 | |||
2008
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Barrington was re-elected to Oklahoma State Senate District 31. He defeated Keith Erwin (D) in the general election.[10]
| Oklahoma State Senate District 31 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| DON BARRINGTON (R)
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14,073 | |||
| KEITH ERWIN (D) | 10,928 | |||
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2016
In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
- Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: 2016 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to growth and development of the Oklahoma City region.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2016 Reid Report
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2016 Environmental Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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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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Barrington and his wife, Jennifer, have two children. They currently reside in Lawton, Oklahoma.[1]
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Don Barrington," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, “Official results for runoff primary races — August 23, 2016,” accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 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, "Official general election results for 2008," accessed May 25, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Oklahoma State Senate District 31 2004–2016 |
Succeeded by Chris Kidd (R) |
