Ron Sharp
Ron Sharp (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on November 18, 2020.
Sharp (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 17. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.
Biography
Sharp earned his B.A. from Southeastern State College, his M.A. from Central State University and his Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in political science from Kensington University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher and as a high school tennis coach.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Sharp was assigned to the following committees:
- Retirement and Insurance Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate General Government 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 |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Energy |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sharp served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Commerce |
| • Education, Vice-Chair |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sharp served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Business and Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17
Incumbent Shane Jett won election outright against Ron Sharp, Rachael Melot, and Cody Swearingen in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shane Jett | 50.1 | 3,573 | |
| Ron Sharp | 26.9 | 1,921 | ||
| Rachael Melot | 19.4 | 1,382 | ||
| Cody Swearingen | 3.6 | 259 | ||
| Total votes: 7,135 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 17
Shane Jett defeated Greg Sadler in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shane Jett (R) | 76.5 | 25,395 | |
| Greg Sadler (L) | 23.5 | 7,819 | ||
| Total votes: 33,214 | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 17
Shane Jett defeated incumbent Ron Sharp in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 17 on August 25, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shane Jett | 59.4 | 4,612 | |
| Ron Sharp | 40.6 | 3,154 | ||
| Total votes: 7,766 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17
Shane Jett and incumbent Ron Sharp advanced to a runoff. They defeated Brandon Baumgarten in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shane Jett | 44.2 | 4,580 | |
| ✔ | Ron Sharp | 33.3 | 3,454 | |
| Brandon Baumgarten | 22.5 | 2,332 | ||
| Total votes: 10,366 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Foshee (R)
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 Ron Sharp ran unopposed in the Oklahoma State Senate District 17 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Ron Sharp Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||
Incumbent Ron Sharp defeated Brooke McGowan in the Oklahoma State Senate District 17 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ron Sharp Incumbent |
53.89% | 2,775 | |
| Republican | Brooke McGowan | 46.11% | 2,374 | |
| Total Votes | 5,149 | |||
2012
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Sharp ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma State Senate District 17. Sharp and Ed Moore advanced to the August 28 primary runoff, and Sharp defeated Ed Moore in the primary runoff election. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Ed Moore (advanced to runoff) |
34% | 1,463 |
| Ron Sharp (advanced to runoff) |
31.1% | 1,339 |
| Mike Jestes | 19.3% | 831 |
| Ernest R. Clark | 15.6% | 673 |
| Total Votes | 4,306 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2020
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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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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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2014
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In 2014, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 3 to May 23.
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2013
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In 2013, the 54th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 4 to May 24.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Ron Sharp for Senate, "About Ron," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Office 2012," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Primary Election Results— June 26, 2012," July 6, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Runoff Primary Election Results— August 28, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "General Election Results— November 6, 2012," accessed May 25, 2014
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| Preceded by Charlie Laster (D) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 17 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Shane Jett (R) |
