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Shelley Gwartney
Shelley Gwartney (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 33. She lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 27, 2024.
Gwartney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Shelley Gwartney was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Gwartney has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- OKHPR
- American Farmland Trust
- The Heritage Foundation
- Moms For Liberty
- Women For Tulsa
- OK2A
- Family Research Council
- OKGOP
- Republican Women's Clubs
- NRA
- Tulsa Classical Academy
Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 33
Christi Gillespie defeated Bob Willis in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christi Gillespie (R)  | 67.2 | 23,105 |
 | Bob Willis (D) | 32.8 | 11,254 | |
| Total votes: 34,359 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 33
Christi Gillespie defeated Shelley Gwartney in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 33 on August 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christi Gillespie | 55.5 | 2,621 |
 | Shelley Gwartney | 44.5 | 2,105 | |
| Total votes: 4,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bob Willis advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 33.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 33
Christi Gillespie and Shelley Gwartney advanced to a runoff. They defeated William D. Bickerstaff and Timothy Brooks in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 33 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christi Gillespie | 44.3 | 2,081 |
| ✔ | | Shelley Gwartney | 25.0 | 1,174 |
| William D. Bickerstaff | 22.0 | 1,032 | ||
 | Timothy Brooks | 8.7 | 410 | |
| Total votes: 4,697 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Gwartney's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gwartney in this election.
2022
See also: Union Public Schools, Oklahoma, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Union Public Schools Board of Education Zone 2
Incumbent Chris McNeil defeated Shelley Gwartney in the general election for Union Public Schools Board of Education Zone 2 on April 5, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris McNeil (Nonpartisan) | 54.8 | 687 | |
| Shelley Gwartney (Nonpartisan) | 45.2 | 566 | |
| Total votes: 1,253 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Union Public Schools Board of Education Zone 2
Incumbent Chris McNeil and Shelley Gwartney defeated Derek Rader in the primary for Union Public Schools Board of Education Zone 2 on February 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chris McNeil (Nonpartisan) | 46.0 | 484 | |
| ✔ | | Shelley Gwartney (Nonpartisan) | 45.0 | 473 |
| Derek Rader (Nonpartisan) | 9.0 | 95 | ||
| Total votes: 1,052 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Gwartney's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Shelley Gwartney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gwartney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My husband of nearly 20 years has served our country in the Marines and the OK Air National Guard. He did a tour in Iraq in 2004. I was born and raised in OK...grew up riding horses, catching snakes, and chasing tornadoes. My husband and I lived on both coasts with the military, but knew Oklahoma was the only place we wanted to raise our family!
I have served as Treasurer on multiple non-profit boards and am finishing up my 2 year term as an elected Tulsa GOP State Committee Member.
I first got involved with politics by running for school board when I could not get the answers or transparency parents like myself were needing.
My family has been involved members of BattleCreek Church in B.A. for 15 years. Nine of those years included hosting and leading small groups, and eventually coaching new leaders. I started and ran the Moms Ministry for awhile.
I am ready to see more engaged parents making decisions at our Capitol with the next generation at the forefront of their minds with each vote!- Parents have the God-given right and responsibility to be the primary decision maker for their children. They chose how they educate, medicate, vaccinate, raise, install morals, and discipline their children. They also chose who they partner with in these areas. Parents do not have to co-parent with the government. Our next law makers and leaders are sitting in our classrooms. If I had to only choose one area to focus on, it would be the next generation. Everything depends on how we raise, educate, and empower them!
- I have witnessed first hand that our criminal justice system is a "guilty unless you can afford your innocence" system. Our state is not doing a good enough job protecting families and their rights.
- Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. I am committed to cutting red tape, reducing license fees, and widening the acceptance of cross-state licenses and trainings. Government should not be a hindrance to new businesses launching.
A strong moral compass, as well as, a strong 'Why' are needed to stay grounded and humble.
The illegal immigrant crisis as it continues to spread into our state.
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2022
Shelley Gwartney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gwartney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In my personal work as a creative director and business consultant, I’ve managed many different systems- those involving teams of people, inventory, and acquisitions. My experiences have taught me to understand the many levels of a large-scale organization- from planning for growth down to the handling of interpersonal disagreements.
I’m the person people call when they need to vent. I listen whole heartedly and give sound advice. I’m passionate about open communication and transparency. It’s a core value of our PTA and want to expand it to Union’s Board. Whether you have kids in Union or not, your tax dollars fund Union and you have a say in how your money is used! I want to provide a bridge for parents and community members to have a safe place to ask questions. I am dedicated to educating myself on Union’s infrastructure so I can accurately answer questions presented to me.- I want to bridge the gap between parents and the school district. - Give parents their voice back
- I want to restore accountability to the Board. - Checks and balances
- I want to strengthen and encourage PTAs to better support our teachers and staff. - Parental and community engagement
Transparency, accountability, and open lines of communication should be the expectation of anyone entrusted with public resources. Whether that be a city council member voting to fund public projects to teachers caring for our most precious resource, our children. If you are elected to a position, you will be speaking on behalf of the people who voted-whether for or against you-and you must be in touch with what THEY want. It should not be a self-serving seat, but sadly we see that too often.
2. Determine policy (study policies and agenda items and participate in the process)
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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