Dave Rader
2016 - Present
2024
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Dave Rader (Republican Party) is a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 39. He assumed office on November 23, 2016. His current term ends on November 20, 2024.
Rader (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 39. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Republican primary for this office on June 18, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Rader earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering at the University of Tulsa in 1980. His professional experience includes working in sales and as a professional football coach.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Rader was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee
- Energy Committee
- Finance Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Joint Appropriations and Budget Committee
- Committee on State-Tribal Relations
2021-2022
Rader was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rader was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Vice chair
- Energy Committee
- Senate Public Safety Committee
- Finance Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Energy |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 39
Incumbent Dave Rader and Melissa Bryce are running in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 39 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Melissa Bryce (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Melissa Bryce advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dave Rader advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 39.
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2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 39
Incumbent Dave Rader defeated Shawna Mott-Wright in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Rader (R) | 54.8 | 20,493 |
 | Shawna Mott-Wright (D) | 45.2 | 16,889 | |
| Total votes: 37,382 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shawna Mott-Wright advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dave Rader advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 39.
2016
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate 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 Brian Crain (R) did not seek re-election.
Dave Rader defeated John Waldron in the Oklahoma State Senate District 39 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 39 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dave Rader |
53.09% | 19,002 | |
| Democratic | John Waldron | 46.91% | 16,793 | |
| Total Votes | 35,795 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
John Waldron ran unopposed in the Oklahoma State Senate District 39 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | John Waldron (unopposed) | |
Dave Rader and Amanda J. Teegarden defeated Alan Staab and Rick Poplin in the Oklahoma State Senate District 39 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 39 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dave Rader |
40.35% | 3,763 | |
| Republican | Amanda J. Teegarden |
24.85% | 2,317 | |
| Republican | Alan Staab | 23.68% | 2,208 | |
| Republican | Rick Poplin | 11.12% | 1,037 | |
| Total Votes | 9,325 | |||
Dave Rader defeated Amanda J. Teegarden in the Oklahoma State Senate District 39 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 39 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dave Rader |
54.83% | 2,278 | |
| Republican | Amanda J. Teegarden | 45.17% | 1,877 | |
| Total Votes | 4,155 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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2016
Rader's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Oklahoma has abundant low-cost energy, water, and good, hard-working people. Those are great building blocks to future prosperity. But Dave believes that Oklahoma’s bright future must be driven by an ever-increasing job market, and that the state government can and should be instrumental in that effort. Retaining and creating jobs, and helping find work for those who want it are high on Dave’s priority list."
Education
- Excerpt: "Quality education is equally important. All citizens should have equal access to education. That involves our school systems and vocational training, as both effectively strengthen the workforce and make Oklahoma an attractive location for corporations, businesses, and entrepreneurs. Jobs and education go hand in hand."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "The third piece of Dave’s platform is transportation. Every family, every business, and every tourist in our state should be provided safe and reliable roads. Maintaining a superior transportation infrastructure—good roads, bridges, and highways—is vital to commerce and illustrates a thriving and successful economy."
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma State Senate District 39 |
Officeholder Oklahoma State Senate District 39 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ DaveforSenate.com, "About," accessed April 10, 2020
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, “Official results for runoff primary races — August 23, 2016,” accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ Dave Rader, "About Dave," accessed June 23, 2016
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Oklahoma State Senate District 39 2016-Present |
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