Greg McCortney
Greg McCortney (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on November 23, 2016. He left office on November 20, 2024.
McCortney (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 13. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.
Biography
Greg McCortney was born in Ada, Oklahoma.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McCortney was assigned to the following committees:
- Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency
- Committee on State-Tribal Relations
- Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding
2021-2022
McCortney was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Finance Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
McCortney was assigned to the following committees:
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Rules Committee, Chair
- Senate Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 13
Jonathan Wingard won election outright against incumbent Greg McCortney in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 13 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jonathan Wingard | 51.8 | 3,807 |
 | Greg McCortney | 48.2 | 3,546 | |
| Total votes: 7,353 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rob Crowley (R)
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 13
Incumbent Greg McCortney won election outright against Carisa Roberson in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 13 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Greg McCortney | 74.5 | 5,147 |
| Carisa Roberson | 25.5 | 1,763 | ||
| Total votes: 6,910 | |||
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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 Susan Paddack (D) did not seek re-election.
Greg McCortney defeated Eric Hall in the Oklahoma State Senate District 13 general election.[2]
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Greg McCortney |
64.26% | 18,686 | |
| Democratic | Eric Hall | 35.74% | 10,393 | |
| Total Votes | 29,079 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Eric Hall defeated Steve Jarman in the Oklahoma State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Eric Hall |
53.43% | 2,164 | |
| Democratic | Steve Jarman | 46.57% | 1,886 | |
| Total Votes | 4,050 | |||
Jet McCoy and Greg McCortney defeated Shawn Howard in the Oklahoma State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jet McCoy |
43.59% | 1,898 | |
| Republican | Greg McCortney |
38.31% | 1,668 | |
| Republican | Shawn Howard | 18.10% | 788 | |
| Total Votes | 4,354 | |||
Greg McCortney defeated Jet McCoy in the Oklahoma State Senate District 13 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Greg McCortney |
52.29% | 1,475 | |
| Republican | Jet McCoy | 47.71% | 1,346 | |
| Total Votes | 2,821 | |||
Greg McCortney was backed by Oklahoma Parents and Educators for Public Education, a Political Action Committee that also aided in the defeats of two incumbents in the primary election.[6]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Sen. McCortney holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma City University and a Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Prior to his election to the State Senate, Sen. McCortney was a City Councilman in his hometown of Ada, and served two terms as Mayor. He is the former chairman of the Ada Chamber of Commerce and a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class XXVIII.
Sen. McCortney resides in Ada with his wife, Ashley, and their children, Addison, Reagan and Carl. He is the owner/operator of McCortney Family Hospice and McCortney Family In-home Care. The McCortney family attends Trinity Baptist Church in Ada.- Greg McCortney is a Conservative Republican.
- Greg McCortney is a Proven Leader.
- Greg McCortney will fight for your values.
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2016
McCortney's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
Education
- Excerpt: "Improving education in our community is the first step to ensuring lasting prosperity for our children. My kids proudly attend the Ada Public Schools, just like I did and my father did before me. I am committed to improving education for all our students by supporting teachers and keeping local control. We must prepare our students for college, the workforce and the future by giving them the excellent education they deserve."
- Excerpt: "I believe Oklahoma students and parents need choice in curriculum. Forcing all students into college prep classes has failed many of our kids. It creates a lack of skilled workers who could make good money if they were offered the proper vocational education and life skills training in high school."
Tax and regulatory policy
- Excerpt: "As a family businessman, I know what it takes to grow our economy. I have met budgets, made payrolls and felt the pain of government regulations and costs. From local mom-and-pops and healthcare businesses, to large retail and heavy industrial, I have worked with and supported a wide range of businesses and employers. As state Senator, my top priority will be to keep taxes low and cut regulations so hard-working citizens can keep more of what they make and we can keep new jobs coming to Oklahoma."
Infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Our transportation infrastructure is falling behind. We must dedicate more resources to maintaining high quality roads. This will bring economic development and prosperity to all of Oklahoma."
- Excerpt: "As a member of the State Water Quality Management Advisory Council, I know water is vital to our future. I am committed to a combined effort of conservation and water infrastructure investments – within the means of the state budget and without new taxes. I will protect our water – for today and future generations."
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
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 28, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Governing.com, "The Week in Politics: Indiana's tight governor's race, election law rulings and more," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Greg McCortney, "Issues," accessed June 22, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma State Senate District 13 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Jonathan Wingard (R) |
