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Wayne Shaw
Wayne Shaw (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 3. He assumed office on November 21, 2012. He left office on November 18, 2020.
Shaw (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 3. He lost in the Republican primary on June 30, 2020.
Biography
Shaw earned his B.S. in Secondary Education from Lamar University, his M.Div. from Lincoln Christian Seminary and his Doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. His professional experience includes working as a missionary in Africa, and serving on many community organizations, including the Grove Community Action Network.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Shaw was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Senate Public Safety Committee, Chair
- Education Committee
- Business, Commerce, and Tourism Committee
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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| • Agriculture and Wildlife |
| • Appropriations |
| • General Government |
| • Public Safety, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Shaw served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Public Safety |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Shaw served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 3
Blake Cowboy Stephens defeated Dyllon Fite in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Blake Cowboy Stephens (R) | 79.5 | 22,988 |
| Dyllon Fite (D) | 20.5 | 5,929 | ||
| Total votes: 28,917 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Dyllon Fite advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 3
Blake Cowboy Stephens defeated incumbent Wayne Shaw in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 3 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Blake Cowboy Stephens | 60.4 | 4,412 |
 | Wayne Shaw | 39.6 | 2,891 | |
| Total votes: 7,303 | |||
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2016
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate 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 Wayne Shaw defeated Rhonda Cox in the Oklahoma State Senate District 3 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Wayne Shaw Incumbent |
60.07% | 16,091 | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Cox | 39.93% | 10,695 | |
| Total Votes | 26,786 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Rhonda Cox ran unopposed in the Oklahoma State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rhonda Cox (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Wayne Shaw defeated Russell Don Turner in the Oklahoma State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Wayne Shaw Incumbent |
60.97% | 2,642 | |
| Republican | Russell Don Turner | 39.03% | 1,691 | |
| Total Votes | 4,333 | |||
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Shaw won election in the 2012 election for Oklahoma State Senate District 3. Shaw defeated Cyndi McArtor in the Republican primary on June 26 and defeated Jim Bynum (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wayne Shaw |
54.3% | 13,413 | |
| Democratic | Jim Bynum | 45.7% | 11,302 | |
| Total Votes | 24,715 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Wayne Shaw |
50.4% | 2,151 |
| Cyndi McArtor | 49.6% | 2,121 |
| Total Votes | 4,272 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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Personal
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Shaw is married with three children and four grandchildren, in addition to being a foster parent to over 20 children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Profile on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wayne Shaw for Senate, "About Wayne Shaw," accessed May 26, 2014(Archived)
- ↑ 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 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Wilson (D) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 3 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Blake Cowboy Stephens (R) |
