Pam Peterson
Pam Peterson (b. June 28, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 67 from 2004 to 2016. She previously served as Majority Floor Leader and as Majority Whip from 2005 to 2006.
Peterson did not seek re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016 because she was term-limited.
Biography
Peterson earned her B.A. in Communications from Oral Roberts University in 1977. Her professional experience includes working as a television spokesperson and associate television producer.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
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| • Criminal Justice & Corrections, Chair |
| • Children, Youth & Family Services, Vice-Chair |
| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
| • Public Safety |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Calendar, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administrative Rules and Government Oversight |
| • Human Services, Chair |
| • Public Safety |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Human Services |
| • Public Health |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Pam Peterson (R) did not seek re-election.
Scott McEachin defeated Lori Decter Wright and Zac Davis in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 67 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 67 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott McEachin |
69.37% | 13,951 | |
| Democratic | Lori Decter Wright | 26.22% | 5,274 | |
| Libertarian | Zac Davis | 4.41% | 887 | |
| Total Votes | 20,112 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Lori Decter Wright ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 67 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 67 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Lori Decter Wright (unopposed) | |
Scott McEachin and Tom McCloud defeated John T. Croisant in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 67 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 67 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott McEachin |
40.49% | 2,385 | |
| Republican | Tom McCloud |
34.87% | 2,054 | |
| Republican | John T. Croisant | 24.63% | 1,451 | |
| Total Votes | 5,890 | |||
Scott McEachin defeated Tom McCloud in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 67 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 67 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott McEachin |
56.44% | 1,928 | |
| Republican | Tom McCloud | 43.56% | 1,488 | |
| Total Votes | 3,416 | |||
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 Pam Peterson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Peterson was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Peterson ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 67. Peterson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11][12]
2010
Peterson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary. She was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.[13][14][15][16]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Peterson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[17] $36,465 was raised for this campaign.[18]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 67 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| PAM PETERSON (R)
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15,837 | |||
| SEBASTIAN LANTOS (D) | 4,800 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
- Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: 2016 Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to growth and development of the Oklahoma City region.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2016 Reid Report
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2016 Environmental Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
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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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Pam Peterson endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[19]
Personal
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Peterson and her husband, Paul, have two children: Matt and Audra.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008, 2006 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Pam Peterson," 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, “Official results for runoff primary races — August 23, 2016,” accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 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, "Oklahoma House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Press Release - Oklahoma Conservative Legislators Endorse Santorum For President Oklahoma Conservative Legislators Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 2012
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