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Paul Wesselhoft
Paul Wesselhoft (b. August 16, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 54 from 2004 to 2016. He previously served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader.
Wesselhoft did not seek re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Wesselhoft earned his B.A. in Drama at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1972, his M.A. in Religion from Southern Nazarene University in 1976 and his M.A. in Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1979.[1]
His professional experience includes being a pastor at the Community Chapel in Vicenza, Italy; coordinator of the Oklahoma State Department of Health; and has worked as administrative assistant and office manager for Oklahomans for Children and Families. Wesselhoft is a retired major, Airborne Ranger Chaplain, in the United States Army.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wesselhoft served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Elections & Ethics, Chair |
| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Energy & Natural Resources |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
| • Public Safety |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wesselhoft served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Energy and Aerospace |
| • General Government, Chair |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wesselhoft served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
| • Judiciary |
| • Veterans & Military Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wesselhoft served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
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 Paul Wesselhoft (R) did not seek re-election.
Kevin West defeated Mary Newcome-Hatch and Elizabeth Larios in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 54 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 54 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin West |
61.75% | 8,225 | |
| Democratic | Mary Newcome-Hatch | 24.32% | 3,239 | |
| Independent | Elizabeth Larios | 13.93% | 1,855 | |
| Total Votes | 13,319 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Mary Newcome-Hatch ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mary Newcome-Hatch (unopposed) | |
Kevin West ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Kevin West (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 Paul Wesselhoft defeated Adam Graham in the Republican primary. Wesselhoft was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Paul Wesselhoft Incumbent |
76.4% | 1,795 |
| Adam Graham | 23.6% | 553 |
| Total Votes | 2,348 | |
2012
Wesselhoft ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 54. Wesselhoft ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 26 and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
2010
Wesselhoft ran for re-election 2010 election for Oklahoma State House District 54. Wesselhoft was unchallenged in the general election on November 2, 2010. Wesselhoft was unopposed in the Republican primary election on July 27, 2010.[12][13][14][15]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wesselhoft won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[16] $44,599 was raised for this campaign.[17]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
Paul Wesselhoft endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[18]
Personal
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Wesselhoft and his wife, Judy, have two children: Holly and Justin.[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
- Representative Wesselhoft's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Paul Wesselhoft," 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
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Additional Oklahoma Endorsements," March 5, 2012
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Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 54 2004–2016 |
Succeeded by Kevin West (R) |
