Patrick Pershing
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Patrick Pershing wa a 2016 Republican candidate for District 33 of the Oklahoma State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Pershing's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Crime
- Excerpt: "We no longer have a choice but to get smart on crime in this state. Oklahoma’s overcrowded, understaffed criminal justice system is at the breaking point. To avert a disaster, we need to move quickly to reduce incarceration and expand evidence-based alternatives to prison. We must also begin to make critical investments into our population to provide more pathways to living healthy, productive lives in this state."
Education
- Excerpt: "It is clear that we have failures at all levels in our education system. In the Education Week Quality Counts 2015 State Rankings, Oklahoma ranked 48th overall. Oklahoma must step up investment in its education system for our economic future. Because, with few exceptions, the states where workers earn the highest wages are the states with the most educated citizens. These are complex matters that confront us, and I see it as a defining moment based on how we move forward. We must fully support education in Oklahoma on all levels."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "It is a prudent step that we take action on behalf of the citizens of this state to develop a comprehensive strategy on healthcare. We must ensure that high-quality, affordable healthcare is available to everyone. Oklahoma currently ranks 45th in the 2015 America’s Health Rankings by the United Health Foundation. That is simply unacceptable."
Tax policy
- Excerpt: "Most people have a Senator Russell Long view of taxes and tax reform: 'Don't tax me. Don't tax you. Tax that fellow behind the tree.' In general, people don’t like to pay taxes but want to have access to public services. However, state and local governments cannot provide public services without raising revenues through taxes. I believe that Oklahoma must evaluate our overall taxation strategy from top to bottom."
- Excerpt: "We can design a more efficient tax strategy that incorporates all the main taxes with low rates on broad bases. Oklahoma cannot continue to function in an effective manner while facing chronic budget shortfalls. We must have reliable revolving revenue sources that we can count on to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in revenues from other tax sources. I will support tax reform. I will challenge this state government to examine our taxation strategies to develop a right solution for all Oklahomans while providing appropriate revenue levels for funding our obligations to our citizens."
Elections
2016
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate 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 Nathan Dahm defeated Kimberly Fobbs in the Oklahoma State Senate District 33 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nathan Dahm Incumbent |
67.48% | 23,087 | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Fobbs | 32.52% | 11,128 | |
| Total Votes | 34,215 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Kimberly Fobbs defeated Randal E. Burris in the Oklahoma State Senate District 33 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Fobbs |
54.28% | 1,187 | |
| Democratic | Randal E. Burris | 45.72% | 1,000 | |
| Total Votes | 2,187 | |||
Incumbent Nathan Dahm defeated Larry Curtis and Patrick Pershing in the Oklahoma State Senate District 33 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 33 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Nathan Dahm Incumbent |
63.81% | 3,994 | |
| Republican | Larry Curtis | 26.43% | 1,654 | |
| Republican | Patrick Pershing | 9.76% | 611 | |
| Total Votes | 6,259 | |||
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Oklahoma State Senate District 33
- Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2016
- Oklahoma State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Patrick Pershing on Facebook
- Patrick Pershing on Twitter
- Profile on Political Candidate Directory
- Profile on Project Vote Smart
- Oklahoma Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Patrick Pershing, "Issues," accessed June 23, 2016
- ↑ 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
Current members of the Oklahoma State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Julie Daniels
Senators
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District 2
Ally Seifried (R)
District 3
Julie McIntosh (R)
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Tom Woods (R)
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George Burns (R)
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David Bullard (R)
District 7
Warren Hamilton (R)
District 8
Bryan Logan (R)
District 9
Avery Frix (R)
District 10
Bill Coleman (R)
District 11
Regina Goodwin (D)
District 12
Todd Gollihare (R)
District 13
Jonathan Wingard (R)
District 14
Jerry Alvord (R)
District 15
Lisa Standridge (R)
District 16
Mary Boren (D)
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Shane Jett (R)
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Jack Stewart (R)
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Roland Pederson (R)
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Chuck Hall (R)
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Randy Grellner (R)
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Kristen Thompson (R)
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Lonnie Paxton (R)
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Darrell Weaver (R)
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Brian Guthrie (R)
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Darcy Jech (R)
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Casey Murdock (R)
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Grant Green (R)
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Julie Daniels (R)
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Julia Kirt (D)
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Spencer Kern (R)
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Dusty Deevers (R)
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Dana Prieto (R)
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Jo Anna Dossett (D)
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John Haste (R)
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Aaron Reinhardt (R)
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Brent Howard (R)
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Dave Rader (R)
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Carri Hicks (D)
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Adam Pugh (R)
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Brenda Stanley (R)
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Kendal Sacchieri (R)
District 44
Michael Brooks (D)
District 45
Paul Rosino (R)
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Mark Mann (D)
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Kelly Hines (R)
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Nikki Nice (D)
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