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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 | ||
| Current incumbent | Jim Olsen  | |
| Population | 37,808 | |
| Race | White 73.58%, Black or African American 2.03%, American Indian and Alaska Native 22.41%, Asian 0.56%, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.06%, Other 1.35%; Two or More Races 10.51% | |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic or Latino 4.00% | |
Oklahoma's second state house district is represented by Republican Representative Jim Olsen.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,808 civilians reside within Oklahoma's second state house district. Oklahoma state representatives represent an average of 37,142 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 34,165 residents.
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives serve two-year terms with term limits. Representatives may not serve more than 12 consecutive years between both chambers of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Oklahoma legislators assume office November 16th.
Article 5, Section 17 of the Oklahoma Constitution states: "Members of the Senate shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and members of the House of Representatives twenty-one years of age at the time of their election. They shall be qualified electors in their respective counties or districts and shall reside in their respective counties or districts during their term of office."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $35,021/year | $154/day |
The Oklahoma legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Oklahoma Term Limits Act in 1990. That initiative says that Oklahoma state legislators are subject to term limits of no more than 12 years in the Oklahoma State Legislature. These 12 years can be served in any combination of the Oklahoma State Senate and the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1990 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2004.
If there is a vacancy in the house, the Governor must call for a special election no later than 30 days after the vacancy happened. No special election can be called if the vacancy happens after March 1st during the year the seat is set to expire.
The person who wins the special election serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Elections for the office of Oklahoma House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 30, 2020, and a primary runoff is scheduled for August 25, 2020. The filing deadline is April 10, 2020.
Jim Olsen (R) defeated Tom Stites (D) in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 on November 6, 2018.
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Votes |
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Jim Olsen (R) |
52.8
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5,178 |
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Tom Stites (D) |
47.2
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4,620 | |
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Total votes: 9,798 |
Tom Stites advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 on June 26, 2018.
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Tom Stites (D) |
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Jim Olsen advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 on June 26, 2018.
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Jim Olsen (R) |
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Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives 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 John R. Bennett defeated Tom Stites in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 general election.Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  John R. Bennett Incumbent |
54.42% | 6,657 | |
| Democratic | Tom Stites | 45.58% | 5,576 | |
| Total Votes | 12,233 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Stites (unopposed) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | John R. Bennett Incumbent (unopposed) |
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent John R. Bennett was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bennett was unchallenged in the general election.
Elections for the office of Oklahoma House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 26, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 13, 2011. Incumbent John R. Bennett (R) defeated Rick Agent (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 2, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John R. Bennett Incumbent |
53.7% | 6,316 | |
| Democratic | Rick Agent | 46.3% | 5,437 | |
| Total Votes | 11,753 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2 raised a total of $726,210. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $48,414 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Oklahoma House of Representatives District 2
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $236,200 | 2 | $118,100 |
| 2014 | $26,603 | 1 | $26,603 |
| 2012 | $202,507 | 2 | $101,254 |
| 2010 | $109,946 | 2 | $54,973 |
| 2008 | $37,309 | 2 | $18,655 |
| 2006 | $19,551 | 1 | $19,551 |
| 2004 | $14,554 | 1 | $14,554 |
| 2002 | $39,681 | 2 | $19,841 |
| 2000 | $39,859 | 2 | $19,930 |
| Total | $726,210 | 15 | $48,414 |
