Steve Kouplen
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| Steve Kouplen | ||
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| Oklahoma House of Representatives District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 21, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $38,400/year | |
| Per diem | $132/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 12 years total in state legislative chambers | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma State University | |
| Master's | Oklahoma State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Beggs, Oklahoma | |
| Profession | Farmer/Rancher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Steve Kouplen is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He has represented the 24th District since 2008.
Kouplen is a farmer and rancher, and received both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a widower with two children, Sean and Shanna.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kouplen has been appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environment Committee, Oklahoma State House
- Energy & Utility Regulation Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Higher Education & Career Tech Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Transportation Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kouplen served on the following committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Energy & Utility Regulation Committee, Oklahoma House of Representatives
Elections
2010
Kouplen won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kouplen won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Because he ran unopposed, the number of votes was not published.[1] $67,695 was raised for this campaign.[2]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Kouplen collected $67,695 in donations.[3]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| GOFORTH, DEAN | $5,000 |
| MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION | $5,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU | $5,000 |
| OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION | $2,000 |
| BULLING, SCOTT | $1,500 |
External links
- Representative Kouplen's campaign
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
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| Preceded by ' | Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 24 2008–present | Succeeded by NA |
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