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Mike Ritze
Mike Ritze (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 80. Ritze assumed office in 2008. Ritze left office on November 21, 2018.
Ritze (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 80. Ritze lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 28, 2018.
Ritze was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
Biography
Ritzke earned his B.S. in zoology from Northeast Missouri State University and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. When he served in the state House, his professional experience included working as a licensed family practitioner and surgeon, as a consultant to several law firms, and as an educator. Ritzke served as a captain in the United States Army.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Public Health, Chair |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Public Health, Chair |
| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
| • Public Safety |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Long-Term Care and Senior Services |
| • Public Health |
| • Public Safety |
| • Tourism and International Relations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Long-Term Care & Senior Services |
| • Public Health |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ritze served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Public Health |
| • Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80
Stan May defeated Janice Graham in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stan May (R) | 69.3 | 10,860 |
 | Janice Graham (D) | 30.7 | 4,811 | |
| Total votes: 15,671 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80
Stan May defeated incumbent Mike Ritze in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stan May | 58.3 | 3,281 |
 | Mike Ritze | 41.7 | 2,345 | |
| Total votes: 5,626 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80
Janice Graham defeated Jennifer Youngberg and Helen Davis in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janice Graham | 50.3 | 1,512 |
| Jennifer Youngberg | 32.2 | 967 | ||
| Helen Davis | 17.6 | 528 | ||
| Total votes: 3,007 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80
Stan May and incumbent Mike Ritze advanced to a runoff. They defeated Cody Coonce in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stan May | 39.5 | 2,849 |
| ✔ | | Mike Ritze | 36.6 | 2,641 |
| Cody Coonce | 24.0 | 1,730 | ||
| Total votes: 7,220 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives 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 Mike Ritze defeated Tom Bates in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 80 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Ritze Incumbent |
69.78% | 13,096 | |
| Democratic | Tom Bates | 30.22% | 5,672 | |
| Total Votes | 18,768 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Tom Bates ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 80 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Bates (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Ritze ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 80 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Ritze Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives 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. Incumbent Mike Ritze was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ritze was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Ritze ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 80. Ritze ran unopposed in the Republcian primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
2010
Ritze ran for re-election 2010 election for Oklahoma State House District 80. Ritze was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010. Ritze was unopposed in the Republican primary election on July 27, 2010.[12][13][14][15]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ritze won election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was unpublished.[16] $39,687 was raised for this campaign.[17]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
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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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When he served in the state House, Ritze and his wife, Connie, had three children and one deceased child.[1]
See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Mike Ritze," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ 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, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Unopposed Candidates Elected- 2008 General Election," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ron Peterson (R) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 80 2008–2018 |
Succeeded by Stan May (R) |
