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* | HD 14 George Faught | HD 62 John Michael Montgomery |
| SD 6 Joe B. Hill | HD 16 Jerry Shoemake* | HD 63 Jeff Coody |
| SD 8 Roger Thompson | HD 20 Bobby Cleveland* | HD 65 Toni Hasenbeck |
| SD 18 Kim David* | HD 26 Justin Wood* | HD 83 Randy McDaniel* |
| SD 26 Darcy Jech | HD 28 Tom Newell* | HD 87 Jason Nelson* |
| SD 28 Jason Smalley | HD 29 James Leewright | HD 93 Mike Christian* |
| SD 40 Ervin Yen | HD 32 Kevin Wallace | HD 95 Charlie Joyner* |
| SD 42 Jack Fry | HD 40 Chad Caldwell | HD 96 Lewis Moore* |
| SD 44 Ralph Shortey* | HD 45 Aaron Stiles* | HD 99 George E. Young |
| HD 10 Travis Dunlap | HD 46 Scott Martin* | HD 100 Elise Hall* |
| HD 12 Wade Rousselot* | HD 56 David Perryman* |
An asterisk (*) denotes an incumbent.
NOTE: The State Chamber of Oklahoma does not endorse candidates in statewide or federal races.
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