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Tom Ivester
Tom Ivester is a former Democratic member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 26 from 2006 to 2014. Ivester previously served as State Senate Minority caucus chairman and as an assistant minority floor leader. Ivester did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Ivester earned his B.S. and his B.A. from Texas Christian University and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Energy |
| • Judiciary |
| • Pension |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ivester served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Finance |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Elections
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Ivester ran unopposed for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate. The election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.[2][3][4][5]
2006
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Ivester was elected to Oklahoma Senate District 26.[6]
Ivester raised $463,125 for his campaign.[7]
| Oklahoma Senate District 26 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 TOM IVESTER (D)
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9,386 | |||
| TODD RUSS (R) | 9,111 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
- Oklahoma Sierra Club: 2014 Environmental Report Card
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Research Institute for Economic Development: 2014 Reid Report
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Oklahoma Constitution: 2014 Oklahoma Conservative Index (Senate)
- The Oklahoma Constitution: 2014 Oklahoma Conservative Index (House)
- Legislators were scored based on their voting record on ten bills.
2013
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In 2013, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to May 24.
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2012
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In 2012, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 6 to May 25.
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2011
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In 2011, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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Personal
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Ivester and his wife, DeAun, have two children: Joseph and Jackson. They currently reside in Sayre, Oklahoma.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Tom Ivester," accessed May 23, 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
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma State Senate official general election results for 2006," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2006 campaign contributions," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Oklahoma State Senate District 26 2006–2014 |
Succeeded by Darcy Jech (R) |
