John Olson
John Olson was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma.[1] Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012.
Elections
2012
Olson was defeated by Republican Jim Bridenstine.[2] Olson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st District. Olson won the nomination on the Democratic ticket. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was April 13, 2012. Olson sought to unseat incumbent Rep. John Sullivan (R). Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Olson | 32% | 91,421 | |
| Republican |  Jim Bridenstine |
63.5% | 181,084 | |
| Independent | Craig Allen | 4.5% | 12,807 | |
| Total Votes | 285,312 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Personal
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Olson and his wife, Zsa, live in Tulsa with their six children.
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