State Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements
State Chamber of Oklahoma Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
State Chamber Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
Best bets for continued economic growth that will bring jobs and investment
Oklahoma City (October 7, 2014) – With Election Day four weeks from today, the State Chamber of Oklahoma is proud to release its list of endorsements for races in the state Senate and House. The bipartisan list of 32 candidates includes 14 running for open seats.
“Passing legislation that helps move the state forward starts with electing the right lawmakers,” said State Chamber President and CEO Fred Morgan. “We believe this slate of candidates will allow for continued economic growth and more jobs in Oklahoma. We look forward to working with them in the 2015 legislative session.”
Endorsements are made by a committee of State Chamber members following a candidate survey and interviews. The following candidates have the support of the State Chamber:
- SD 4 Mark Allen*
- SD 6 Joe B. Hill
- SD 8 Roger Thompson
- SD 18 Kim David*
- SD 26 Darcy Jech
- SD 28 Jason Smalley
- SD 40 Ervin Yen
- SD 42 Jack Fry
- SD 44 Ralph Shortey*
- HD 10 Travis Dunlap
- HD 12 Wade Rousselot*
- HD 14 George Faught
- HD 16 Jerry Shoemake*
- HD 20 Bobby Cleveland*
- HD 26 Justin Wood*
- HD 28 Tom Newell*
- HD 29 James Leewright
- HD 32 Kevin Wallace
- HD 40 Chad Caldwell
- HD 45 Aaron Stiles*
- HD 46 Scott Martin*
- HD 56 David Perryman*
- HD 62 John Michael Montgomery
- HD 63 Jeff Coody
- HD 65 Toni Hasenbeck
- HD 83 Randy McDaniel*
- HD 87 Jason Nelson*
- HD 93 Mike Christian*
- HD 95 Charlie Joyner*
- HD 96 Lewis Moore*
- HD 99 George E. Young
- HD 100 Elise Hall*
An asterisk (*) denotes an incumbent.
Note: The State Chamber of Oklahoma does not endorse candidates in statewide or federal races.
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About the State Chamber of Oklahoma
Representing more than 1,000 Oklahoma businesses and 350,000 employees, the State Chamber of Oklahoma has been the state’s leading advocate for business since 1926. For more information, visit www.okstatechamber.com.