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Jerry Ellis
Jerry Ellis (b. December 11, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 5 from 2008 to 2014.
Previously, Ellis was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2002 and served until 2008.[1]
Ellis could not complete the final two years of his term in the state Senate because term limits only allow legislators to serve 12 years in office.[2]
Biography
Ellis earned his B.S. in animal science from Oklahoma State University in 1969. His professional experience includes being the co-founder/executive of the Southeast Times Newspaper. Prior to serving as senator, Ellis served in the United States Military from 1969 to 1972.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Commerce |
| • General Government |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Business and Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ellis served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Education |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Tourism and Wildlife, Vice chair |
Elections
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Ellis ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma Senate District 5. Ellis ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26. He defeated Howard Houchen in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Jerry Ellis Incumbent |
66.5% | 15,920 | |
| Republican | Howard Houchen | 33.5% | 8,010 | |
| Total Votes | 23,930 | |||
2008
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Ellis was re-elected to Oklahoma Senate District 5.[7]
| Oklahoma Senate District 5 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| JERRY ELLIS (D)
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16,497 | |||
| PATRICK K. MILLER (R) | 6,350 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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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Personal
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Ellis and his wife, Cynthia, have one child.
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Senate 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: 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma.gov, "OKLAHOMA STATE ELECTION BOARD GENERAL ELECTION November 5, 2002," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ newsok.com, "Oklahoma governor schedules election for state Senate seat," accessed January 30, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Oklahoma State Senate District 5 2008–2014 |
Succeeded by Joe M. Silk (R) |
