Anthony Sykes
Anthony Sykes (b. November 19, 1972) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 24 from 2006 to 2018. He served as assistant majority floor leader from 2015 to 2018. He previously served as majority whip.
Sykes was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Oklahoma State Senate because of term limits.
Biography
Sykes earned his B.A. in public administration and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. At the time of his service in the state Senate, his professional experience included working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
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 |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Veterans and Military Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Rules |
| • Tourism and Wildlife |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sykes served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Appropriations |
| • Energy and Environment |
| • Judiciary |
| • Senate Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2018
Anthony Sykes was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2014
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Oklahoma State Senate 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 Anthony Sykes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Sykes was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010
Sykes ran unopposed for re-election to the Oklahoma State Senate. He defeated Linda Molsbee in the primary election on July 27, 2010, by a margin of 5,060-1,514. Susan Hardy Brooks and John Branum were running in the Democratic primary for this seat, but Branum withdrew before the primary and Brooks before the general election. Jason Williford (I) was stricken from the ballot. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported.[5][6][7][8]
2006
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Sykes was elected to Oklahoma State Senate District 24. He defeated Daisy Lawler (D) in the general election.[9]
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 ANTHONY SYKES (R)
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12,514 | |||
| DAISY LAWLER (D) | 12,018 | |||
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2018
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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2012
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In 2012, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 6 to May 25.
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2011
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In 2011, the 53rd Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Anthony Sykes endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[10]
Personal
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At the time of his service in the state Senate, Sykes and his wife, Holley, had two children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Anthony Sykes," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Candidates for State Elective Office 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Primary Election — July 27, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results Runoff Primary Election — August 24, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Summary Results General Election — November 2, 2010," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma State Senate official general election results for 2006," accessed May 25, 2014
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Press Release - Oklahoma Conservative Legislators Endorse Santorum For President Oklahoma Conservative Legislators Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 2012
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Oklahoma State Senate District 24 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by Darrell Weaver (R) |
