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Merleyn Bell
Merleyn Bell (Democratic Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 45. She assumed office on November 21, 2018. She left office on November 23, 2022.
Bell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 45. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Bell was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections & Ethics Committee (decommissioned)
- Energy & Natural Resources Committee (decommissioned)
- State and Federal Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Bell was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy & Natural Resources Committee (decommissioned)
- House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee (decommissioned)
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Merleyn Bell defeated Phillip Hillian in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Merleyn Bell (D) | 51.6 | 9,850 | |
| Phillip Hillian (R) | 48.4 | 9,224 | ||
| Total votes: 19,074 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Merleyn Bell advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Phillip Hillian advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45.
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45
Merleyn Bell defeated Marc Etters and Tom Hackelman in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Merleyn Bell (D) | 53.5 | 7,844 | |
| Marc Etters (R) | 39.7 | 5,822 | ||
 | Tom Hackelman (Independent) | 6.8 | 992 | |
| Total votes: 14,658 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45
Merleyn Bell defeated Ken Kerr in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Merleyn Bell | 74.5 | 4,340 | |
| Ken Kerr | 25.5 | 1,482 | ||
| Total votes: 5,822 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45
Marc Etters advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 on June 26, 2018.
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| ✔ | Marc Etters | |
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Campaign themes
2020
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Scorecards
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2022
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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 45 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Annie Menz (D) |
