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Donald Paden

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Donald Paden
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 28, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Central Oklahoma, 2019

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Personal
Birthplace
Claremore, Okla.
Religion
Believer of God
Profession
Business Management
Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Donald Paden (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost in the Republican primary on June 28, 2022.

Paden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Donald Paden was born in Claremore, Oklahoma. He has experience serving in the U.S. Air Force. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2019. His career experience includes working in business management.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. John George won election in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36.

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36

John George defeated Anita Raglin in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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John George
 
61.9
 
2,492
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Anita Raglin
 
38.1
 
1,532

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,024
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36

John George and Anita Raglin advanced to a runoff. They defeated Wade Roberts, Charles DeFuria, and Donald Paden in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36 on June 28, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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John George
 
40.9
 
1,985
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Anita Raglin
 
33.4
 
1,623
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Wade Roberts
 
15.6
 
759
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Charles DeFuria Candidate Connection
 
6.3
 
304
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Donald Paden Candidate Connection
 
3.8
 
187

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,858
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Donald Paden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Paden's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who am I ? A very complex question. Our perception of ourselves is sometimes not reality. I consider myself a man of integrity and compassion. I give every individual I meet upmost respect. I grew up in very adverse conditions and I will never forget where I came from. I believe every person has the right to a pursue happiness.
  • We the People..
  • Bill of Rights
  • Committed, Dedicated and Visionary
Education cost is a key to change people's lives and breaking linages of poverty. Creating programs in our society to help the poor is a short term Fix. We always in Government look at the symptoms not the cause. Not everyone will go to college but everyone should have that choice.
There is a lot of leaders I admire and seek to duplicate. Most of the In fluential people have the same theme. Such as never admit defeat never stop trying and always learn from mistakes.
Movie " Rudy" lol it's not where you start, it's where you finish.
Represent the people.

The Representives personal beliefs should not interfere with the people they Represent.

Always remember you work for the people.
I am a realist.
You have to understand the needs and goals of your district. Interaction is essential to successful representation.
Better Education systems,Roads and programs that reduce poverty. More programs for veterans and wounded warriors.
Joining the United States Air Force at 18. A Life changing event for me that is to this day memorable.
I worked at co-op grain elevator at harvest time. I was 16 at the time. Grain silos before harvest have left over grain in the bottom of the compartment that doesn't fall through door. I entered the silo with a drop light and a shovel and worked 8 hrs a day shoveling. I had the job 3 Mos. I saved 400 at 2.15 an hr.
Patton; The Man Behind the legend. He knew who he was and he knew his purpose in his life. A leader.
Any American soldier who died for his country.. "Hero"
In the air Tonight. . By Phil Collins.. lol. The quiet before the storm.
Opportunities in society.
A common goal for the people. Decisions should not be Influenced by special intrest.
Education. Our schools have been failing for years. Law and Order a society doesn't exist without L.O.
There isn't really drawbacks as long as the legislature make decisions for the betterment of the people. It's when the politicians have alternative motives.
I think legislators need to be well rounded in different subjects. I don't think any of the legislators we have now are experts. If they were we wouldn't have state issues. Learning is a on going process and issue's change cdaily.
Diversity of opinions and ideas is essential for state government to work.
Census. Equal representation.
Open.
John Miskelly east okla county. From Choctaw. He left the district better than when he found it. RIP John Miskelly.
Anything from Rodney Dangerfield..
Not sure without more information.
Absolutely, the main motivation is the question will this compromise help the people's cause. I believe a half a loaf of bread is better than no loaf.

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Candidate

Oklahoma House of Representatives District 36
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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 24, 2022


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