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Skip Ogle
Skip Ogle was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 6 of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Ogle earned his bachelor's degree in Architecture and his master's degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Arlington. His professional experience includes working as the Director of Community Relations at Suddenlink Communications, manager of a family farm and the owner of Skip Ogle Homes, a residential construction business.[2][3]
Campaign themes
2014
Ogle's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Illegal Immigration & Border Security
Excerpt: "As a resident of House District 6 for over a decade, I share our community’s concerns about illegal immigration and border security. I strongly disagree with the Obama Administration’s assertion that the Texas border is “safer than ever.” It is crucial that we make substantial improvements to our border security before we engage in any discussions regarding illegal immigration."
Obamacare
Excerpt: "The Federal Government overstepped its bounds by requiring all Texans to abide by this unworkable law. Once fully implemented, Obamacare will drive up our premiums, increase wait times and cause many individuals to lose their insurance.."
Jobs & Economy
Excerpt: "It is important that we stay true to conservative Texas values by minimizing spending, maintaining a predictable regulatory environment and limiting government intrusion in our private lives.
Life
"I will always stand on the side of life. PERIOD!"
Public Education
Excerpt: "I believe in restoring local control to our local communities. A one-size-fits-all approach to education does not work in a state as big and diverse as Texas."
2nd Amendment
Excerpt: "I will always fight to protect our most sacred constitutional rights."
State Sovereignty
Excerpt: "Texans are proud to live in such a unique and expansive state. However, it is these very qualities that are encouraging the Obama Administration and their political operatives, Battleground Texas, to turn Texas blue.... I promise to stand with our community and defend our conservative values.
State Infrastructure
Excerpt: "Texans must invest in the most basic needs of our state, including water and transportation. It is important that we set priorities and achieve these infrastructure improvements without raising taxes."
Elections
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Matt Schaefer defeated Skip Ogle in the Republican primary. Schaefer defeated Joel Gardner (L) in the general election.[1][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Matt Schaefer Incumbent |
87.8% | 26,684 | |
| Libertarian | Joel Gardner | 12.2% | 3,695 | |
| Total Votes | 30,379 | |||
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Ogle's endorsements include the following:
- Tyler Morning Telegraph[7]
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
Ogle is married to his wife, Stephanie. He has been a member of the National Rifle Association and the Texas Rifle Association.[2]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Skip + Ogle + Texas + House"
See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas state legislative districts
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Official campaign website
- Skip Ogle on Facebook
- Skip Ogle on Twitter
- Skip Ogle on YouTube
- Skip Ogle on LinkedIn
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from The Texas Tribune
- Texas Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Skip Ogle's Biography," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Skip Ogle for Texas, "Meet Skip," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Skip Ogle for Texas, "The Issues," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Tyler Morning Telegraph, "Ogle, Baker receive our endorsements," February 16, 2014. Accessed February 17, 2014
