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Steve Ogden
Steve Ogden is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate representing District 5 from 1997 to 2013. He previously served as President Pro Tempore.
Biography
Ogden graduated with a B.S. in foreign affairs from the United States Naval Academy in 1973 and also graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power Plant in 1974. He later obtained an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
In addition to being a senator, he is the president of Ogden Resources Corporation. He also holds the title of oil and gas producer. Prior to his position in the state senate, he was a member of the Texas House of representatives from 1990 to 1996.[1]
Ogden announced in September 2011 that he would not be running for re-election in 2012.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Steve Ogden served on the following Texas Senate committees:
- Finance Committee Chair
- Administration Committee
- Education Committee
- Government Organization Committee
2009-2010
- Finance Committee, Texas State Senate
- Administration Committee, Texas State Senate
- Education Committee, Texas State Senate
- Government Organization Committee, Texas State Senate
District 5
Steve Ogden represents District 5, which includes the county of Houston, Texas.[3]
Elections
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Ogden announced in September 2011 that he would not be running for re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2010
Ogden won re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. He defeated Ben Bius in the GOP primary on March 3, 2010. Ogden received 47,699 votes while Bius received 22,165.[4]
Ogden defeated Democratic opponent Stephen Wyman in the general election that took place on November 2, 2010. [5]
| Texas State Senate, District 5 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Steve Ogden (R)
|
145,170 | 71.26% | ||
| Stephen Wyman (D) | 58,525 | 28.73% | ||
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Ogden won re-election to the 5th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponents Stephen Wyman (D) and Darrell Grear (L).[6]
Ogden raised $638,144 while Wyman raised $1,416 and Grear raised $0.[7]
| Texas State Senate, District 5 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Steve Ogden (R)
|
105,979 | 61.48% | ||
| Stephen Wyman (D) | 59,671 | 34.61% | ||
| Darrell R. Grear (L) | 6,719 | 3.89% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Ogden was born on September 21, 1950. He and his wife, Beverly, have four children: Michael, Chaz, Stephanie and Kristen.
External links
- Steve Ogden Personal Website
- Official website of Steve Ogden
- Steve Ogden legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Steve Ogden bio on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Steve Ogden on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Steve Ogden on Project Vote Smart
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Texas Tribune, "Ogden Won't Seek Another Term," September 20, 2011
- ↑ Texas Senate Districts by Number
- ↑ 2010 Primary Election Results, Texas
- ↑ Official Texas State Senate Election Results
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 5
- ↑ Election Results, Texas State Senate, District 5
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by 'Jim Turner' |
Texas Senate District 5 January 1997-2013 |
Succeeded by Charles Schwertner (R) |
