Samson Buck
Samson Buck is a former Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 49 from 2008 to 2010. He was defeated in the 2010 general election.
Biography
Buck earned his B.S. from Oklahoma State University and his J.D. from Oklahoma University College. His professional experience includes working as an attorney, rancher and farmer.[1]
Committee assignments
The following is a list of Buck's final committee assignments prior to his defeat:
- Administrative Rules and Agency Oversight Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Common Education Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Samson Buck lost his re-election bid for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He was defeated by Tommy C. Hardin (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2][3][4][5] Although Buck lost by less than 40 votes, he declined a recount.[6]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tommy C. Hardin (R)
|
5,237 | |||
| Samson Buck (D) | 5,201 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Buck was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[7]$55,449 was raised for this campaign.[8]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| SAMSON RAY BUCK (D)
|
8,810 | |||
| SEAN OLIVER (R) | 5,398 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Buck and his wife, Darla, have one child, Logan.
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 31, 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
- ↑ The Ardmoreite, "Buck opts out of recount," November 7, 2010
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Hyman (D) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 49 2008–2010 |
Succeeded by Tommy C. Hardin (R) |
