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Tommy Hardin
Tommy Hardin (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on November 17, 2010. He left office on November 23, 2022.
Hardin (Republican Party) won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 49 outright in the Republican primary on June 30, 2020, after the Republican primary and general election were canceled.
Biography
Hardin's professional experience includes being a former air traffic controller and raising cattle, goats, and baling hay. Hardin served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Hardin was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Committee (decommissioned)
- House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Wildlife Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Hardin was assigned to the following committees:
- House Transportation Committee (decommissioned)
- House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Wildlife Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Utilities |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Chair |
| • Wildlife |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hardin served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Rules, Chair |
| • Energy & Natural Resources |
| • Wildlife |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hardin served on the following committees:
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| • Public Safety |
| • States' Rights |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hardin served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environment |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020
Republican primary election
The primary election was canceled. Tommy Hardin (R) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Tommy Hardin defeated Miranda Shelton in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tommy Hardin (R) | 67.3 | 7,605 |
| Miranda Shelton (D) | 32.7 | 3,696 | ||
| Total votes: 11,301 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49
Miranda Shelton defeated Vicki Gaylor in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Miranda Shelton | 67.8 | 2,964 | |
 | Vicki Gaylor | 32.2 | 1,407 | |
| Total votes: 4,371 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Tommy Hardin advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 on June 26, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.
Incumbent Tommy C. Hardin defeated Michelle Bray in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tommy C. Hardin Incumbent |
75.31% | 11,034 | |
| Democratic | Michelle Bray | 24.69% | 3,618 | |
| Total Votes | 14,652 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Michelle Bray ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Michelle Bray (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tommy C. Hardin ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tommy C. Hardin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent Tommy C. Hardin defeated Kyle Reid Chatham in the Republican primary, while Jessica Pfau was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Hardin defeated Pfau in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tommy Hardin Incumbent |
70.3% | 6,057 | |
| Democratic | Jessica Pfau | 29.7% | 2,556 | |
| Total Votes | 8,613 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tommy C. Hardin Incumbent |
74.6% | 1,007 |
| Kyle Reid Chatham | 25.4% | 343 |
| Total Votes | 1,350 | |
2012
Hardin ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49. He defeated Samuel Q. Dishmon in the June 26 Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tommy C Hardin Incumbent |
89.1% | 758 |
| Samuel Q. Dishmon | 10.9% | 93 |
| Total Votes | 851 | |
2010
Hardin ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 27 after his opponent Jim Fischer withdrew. Nevertheless, Fischer garnered votes, still losing by a margin of 313-711. Hardin defeated incumbent Samson Buck (D) in the general election.[12][13][14][15] Although Buck lost by less than 40 votes, he declined a recount.[16]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tommy C. Hardin (R)
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5,237 | |||
| Samson Buck (D) | 5,201 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
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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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Hardin and his wife, Carol, have two children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Tommy C. Hardin," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 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
- ↑ The Ardmoreite, "Buck opts out of recount," November 7, 2010
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| Preceded by - |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 49 2010-2022 |
Succeeded by Josh Cantrell (R) |
