Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2000
Elections for the Oklahoma's State Senate consisted of a primary Election Day on August 22, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. A total of 17 seats were up for election.
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Oklahoma in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | $6,611,716 |
| 2010 | 54 | $7,416,467 |
| 2008 | 49 | $7,985,576 |
| 2006 | 59 | $8,228,353 |
| 2004 | 87 | $6,997,108 |
| 2002 | 52 | $4,170,343 |
| 2000 | 52 | $2,934,646 |
During the 2000 election, the total contributions to the 52 Senate candidates was $2,934,646. The top 10 contributors were:[2]
| 2000 Donors, Oklahoma State Senate | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount |
| Oklahoma Republican Senatorial Cmte | $53,000 |
| Democrats of the Oklahoma State Senate | $41,025 |
| Working Oklahomans Alliance | $38,000 |
| Oklahoma Republican Party | $36,426 |
| Oklahoma State AFL-CIO | $33,200 |
| Chickasaw Nation | $31,700 |
| House Republican Pac | $30,000 |
| Association of Oklahoma General Contractors | $20,700 |
| Meinders, Herman | $20,000 |
| Transport Workers Union | $18,500 |
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