Charlie Laster
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| Charlie Laster | |
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| In office 2003–Present |
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| Preceded by | Brad Henry |
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| Born | April 18,1954 Shawnee, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American- |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathy Laster |
| Profession | Statesman |
| Religion | Christian |
Charlie Laster represents Oklahoma State Senate district 17. The district is located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma County, and Cleveland County. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1972, Oklahoma State University in 1976, and received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1979.
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[edit] State Senate
Laster was first elected in a special election on February 11, 2003 to replace the seat left vacant by Brad Henry who was elected governor in 2002.
[edit] Current Roles
Charlie Laster is the Democrat Co-Floor Leader of the State Senate.
[edit] Election Results
Primary Election July 27, 2004[1]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Charlie Laster | 5,713 | 78.31% | |
| Russel Bristow | 1,582 | 21.69% | |
February 11, 2003 Special General Election[2]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Charlie Laster | 5,849 | 54.25% | |
| Kris Steele | 4,933 | 45.75% | |
January 14, 2003 Special Primary Election[2]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Charlie Laster | 3,358 | 71.30% | |
| Greg Wilson | 1,352 | 28.70% | |
[edit] References
- ^ 2004 Primary Results. State Election Board. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
- ^ a b 2003 Election Results. State Election Board. Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
