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Brad Henry (D) defeated Ernest Istook (R), 67% to 33%.
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 Gov. Brad Henry (D)
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First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Henry was nominated with 75% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: July 7, 1963; Shawnee, Okla.
- Family: Married (Kim); three children
- Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., 1988; B.S., 1985
- Professional Career: practicing attorney, 1989-2002
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1992-2002
Ernest Istook (R)
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Istook, a congressman, was nominated with 56% in a four-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Feb. 11, 1950; Fort Worth, Texas
- Family: Married (Judy); five children
- Education: Oklahoma City University, J.D., 1976; Baylor University, B.A., 1971
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1977-92; director, state Alcohol Beverage Control Board, 1977; political reporter, Oklahoma City WKY and KOMA radio, 1972-76
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1992-present; state House, 1986-92
Previous Election Results
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Brad Henry (D)
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448,143
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43%
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Steve Largent (R)
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441,277
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43%
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Gary Richardson (I)
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146,200
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14%
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2002 runoff
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Brad Henry (D)
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135,336
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52%
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Vince Orza (D)
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122,855
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48%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Vince Orza (D)
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154,263
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44%
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Brad Henry (D)
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99,883
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29%
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Kelly Haney (D)
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59,044
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17%
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Jim Dunegan (D)
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28,130
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8%
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Frank Keating (R)
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505,498
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58%
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Laura Boyd (D)
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357,552
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41%
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Other
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10,535
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1%
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