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Spencer Kern
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2024 - Present
2028
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Spencer Kern (Republican Party) is a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on November 20, 2024. His current term ends on November 22, 2028.
Kern (Republican Party) won election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 31 outright in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Kern completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Spencer Kern was born in Victoria, Texas. He earned an associate degree from Whorton County Junior College in 1989 and a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 1992.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 31
Spencer Kern won election outright against Rick Wolfe and Pamala McNall-Granier in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 31 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Spencer Kern  | 50.6 | 3,601 | |
| Rick Wolfe | 32.3 | 2,294 | ||
| Pamala McNall-Granier | 17.1 | 1,215 | ||
| Total votes: 7,110 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Kidd (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kern in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Spencer's interest in hunting and agriculture led to him earning a B.S. in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. After college, he took a position leading a Texas livestock auction barn. The experience from this position would carry with him as he decided to move back to the family farm in Indiahoma, OK in the 90's. He went on to manage the allies of Apache Livestock Auction and Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Commission at the Oklahoma National Stockyards, and ultimately led to a partnership in Apache Video Auction.
After meeting his wife, Spencer moved to Duncan OK and began to focus on growing his cow/calf operation. For a few years he operated an upland hunting preserve, but time restraints brought it to an end when the couple took over ownership of R&S Drug Stores. They now own and operate two pharmacies and run about 150 head cow/calf ranching operation.- Spencer is committed to preserving our conservative ideas. His expertise in agricultural policy and land stewardship make him a uniquely qualified candidate to champion the rights and needs of our rural communities.
- Spencer has a deep understanding of the difficulties faced by small businesses. He is dedicated to enhancing support for these business owners and committed to support legislation that will ensure thriving local economies and jobs creation. Together, we can build a stronger foundation for every small business in Oklahoma.
- Spencer prioritizes expanding energy production, Oklahoma's economy has always been and forever will be tied to the energy sector. For a brighter future we must promote Oklahoma's energy producers.
Small Business
Oil & Gas
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma State Senate District 31 |
Officeholder Oklahoma State Senate District 31 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 27, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chris Kidd (R) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 31 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
