Kevin Black (Oklahoma)
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Kevin Black was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 26 of the Oklahoma State Senate.
Campaign themes
2014
Black's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Economy and Jobs
- Excerpt: "Kevin knows that a strong economy is vital to our communities in Western Oklahoma. He believes that the key to maintaining a vibrant economy is ensuring that our students receive a first class education. He will always support small businesses and policies that help grow more jobs in rural Oklahoma."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a teacher for 24 years, Kevin has a passion for education and making sure that our students receive the best education possible. That’s why he is running for the State Senate. Businesses, such as the oil and natural gas industries, have a great demand for people with advanced training in math and science. The best way for students to prepare for these high paying jobs is to take Advanced Placement Chemistry, Physics, Calculus and other challenging classes. However, the Legislature has slashed funding for these very classes and in reality has created a situation that will reduce the number of challenging classes offered in our schools. Kevin believes this is unacceptable and will fight to make sure that our schools have the resources to educate our children."
- Excerpt: "Kevin also believes in fostering the Career Tech system in Oklahoma. It is a national model that other states have copied. But, with the creation of mandatory standardized tests that must be passed, the legislature is wreaking havoc with Career Tech. This means fewer welders, automotive technicians and heavy equipment mechanics, the occupations in great demand in Western Oklahoma. Kevin will fight against this at the State Capitol and work to move Oklahoma forward."
Elections
2014
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Kevin Black was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Darcy Jech defeated Dan Gambill in the Republican primary. Jech defeated Black in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Darcy Jech |
63% | 12,781 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Black | 37% | 7,500 | |
| Total Votes | 20,281 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Darcy Jech |
50.3% | 2,290 |
| Dan Gambill | 49.7% | 2,266 |
| Total Votes | 4,556 | |
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Kevin + Black + Oklahoma + Senate"
See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2014
- Oklahoma State Senate District 26
External links
- Official campaign website
- Kevin Black on Facebook
- Kevin Black on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Kevin Black for Oklahoma, "Issues," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
Current members of the Oklahoma State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Julie Daniels
Senators
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District 2
Ally Seifried (R)
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Julie McIntosh (R)
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Tom Woods (R)
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George Burns (R)
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David Bullard (R)
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Warren Hamilton (R)
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Bryan Logan (R)
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Avery Frix (R)
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Bill Coleman (R)
District 11
Regina Goodwin (D)
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Todd Gollihare (R)
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Jonathan Wingard (R)
District 14
Jerry Alvord (R)
District 15
Lisa Standridge (R)
District 16
Mary Boren (D)
District 17
Shane Jett (R)
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Jack Stewart (R)
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Roland Pederson (R)
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Chuck Hall (R)
District 21
Randy Grellner (R)
District 22
Kristen Thompson (R)
District 23
Lonnie Paxton (R)
District 24
Darrell Weaver (R)
District 25
Brian Guthrie (R)
District 26
Darcy Jech (R)
District 27
Casey Murdock (R)
District 28
Grant Green (R)
District 29
Julie Daniels (R)
District 30
Julia Kirt (D)
District 31
Spencer Kern (R)
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Dusty Deevers (R)
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District 34
Dana Prieto (R)
District 35
Jo Anna Dossett (D)
District 36
John Haste (R)
District 37
Aaron Reinhardt (R)
District 38
Brent Howard (R)
District 39
Dave Rader (R)
District 40
Carri Hicks (D)
District 41
Adam Pugh (R)
District 42
Brenda Stanley (R)
District 43
Kendal Sacchieri (R)
District 44
Michael Brooks (D)
District 45
Paul Rosino (R)
District 46
Mark Mann (D)
District 47
Kelly Hines (R)
District 48
Nikki Nice (D)
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