Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2002
Elections for the Oklahoma's State Senate consisted of a primary Election Day on September 17, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. A total of 24 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 2002 election, the total contributions to the 52 Senate candidates was $4,170,343. The top 10 contributors were:[2]
| 2002 Donors, Oklahoma State Senate | |
|---|---|
| Donor | Amount |
| Harry, Steve | $155,000 |
| Walker, James E | $63,796 |
| Branan III, Clifford B | $60,052 |
| Boatner, Roy A | $51,624 |
| Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association | $47,600 |
| Coates Jr, Harry Edward | $45,634 |
| Chesapeake Energy | $45,500 |
| Oklahoma Republican Senatorial Cmte | $40,870 |
| Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association | $38,250 |
| Potts, Patricia J & Ray H | $35,100 |
Footnotes