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Jerry Ellis
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| Jerry Ellis | ||
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| Oklahoma State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 19, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Oklahoma State House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University, 1969. | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Military | |
| Years of service | 1969-1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 11, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Hugo, OK | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Ellis received a B.S. in Animal Science from the Oklahoma State University in 1969. Prior to serving as senator, Ellis served in the United States Military from 1969-1972. Additionally, Ellis is the Co-Founder/Executive of Southeast Times Newspaper.
Committee assignments
2011
2010
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Education (Appropriations) Subcommittee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Tourism and Wildlife, Vice Chair
Elections
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Ellis is running in the 2012 election for Oklahoma Senate District 5. Ellis is running unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26. Howard Houchen is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ellis was re-elected to Oklahoma Senate District 5 .[2]
Ellis raised $75,358 for his campaign.[3] $57,572 was raised in the previous election cycle, when Lerblance was not up for re-election.
| Oklahoma Senate District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 JERRY ELLIS (D)
| 16,497 | |||
| PATRICK K. MILLER (R) | 6,350 | |||
District 5
Ellis represents Oklahoma Senate District 5. Senate District 5 includes Valliant.
Campaign donors
Below are Ellis' top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Farm Bureau | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma Association of Realtors | $2,500 |
| David Daniel Boren | $2,000 |
Contact information
Capitol Address
2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Room 513A
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone: 405-521-5614
E-Mail: ellis@oksenate.gov
Personal
Ellis was born in December 11, 1946 in Hugo, Oklahoma. Ellis is married to Cynthia and together they have one child, Tom. They reside in Valliant, Oklahoma.
External links
- Oklahoma Senate webpage
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
References
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| Preceded by ' | Oklahoma State Senate District 5 2002–present | Succeeded by NA |
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