Weldon Watson
Weldon Watson (b. December 8, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 79 from 2006 to 2018. Watson previously served as majority caucus leader and as deputy majority whip.
Watson was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Oklahoma House of Representatives because of term limits.
Biography
Watson earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1970. He previously worked as an oil and gas industry executive.[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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| • Energy & Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Utilities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy & Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Utilities |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Energy and Aerospace, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • Utility and Environmental Regulation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administrative Rules and Government Oversight |
| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations & Budget |
| • Energy & Utility Regulation |
| • Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Weldon Watson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
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 Weldon Watson defeated Teresa Marler in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Weldon Watson Incumbent |
65.13% | 9,242 | |
| Independent | Teresa Marler | 34.87% | 4,948 | |
| Total Votes | 14,190 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Incumbent Weldon Watson ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 79 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Weldon Watson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
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 Weldon Watson defeated Lois Jacobs in the Republican primary. Watson was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Weldon Watson Incumbent |
73.8% | 2,429 |
| Lois Jacobs | 26.2% | 861 |
| Total Votes | 3,290 | |
2012
Watson ran in the 2012 election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79. Watson defeated challenger Lois Jacobs in the June 26 Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10][11]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Weldon Watson Incumbent |
73.1% | 2,200 |
| Lois Jacobs | 26.9% | 811 |
| Total Votes | 3,011 | |
2010
Watson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary. He was also unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. Vote totals were not reported for unopposed candidates.[12][13][14][15]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Watson won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[16] $59,150 was raised for this campaign.[17]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 79 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| WELDON WATSON (R)
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9,705 | |||
| CHAD HAWKINS (D) | 5,397 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Personal
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When he served in the state House, Watson and his wife, Cheyrle, had two children.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012 2010 2008 2006
- Unofficial election results
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Weldon Watson," accessed June 4, 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 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, "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
- ↑ 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 House of Representatives official election results for 2008," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 26, 2014
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Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 79 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by Melissa Provenzano (D) |
