Steve Ogden

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Steve Ogden
Steve Ogden
Member of the Texas State Senate
from the 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 
1997
Preceded by Jim Turner
Born September 21, 1950 (1950-09-21) (age 57)
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Alma mater B.S., United States Naval Academy; MBA, Texas A&M University

Steve Ogden (born 21 September 1950)[1] is a Republican member of the Texas Senate representing the 5th District. Ogden was elected to the Texas Senate in January 1997, and chairs the Texas Senate Finance Committee. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree at Texas A&M University.

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[edit] Business

Ogden has been in the oil and gas exploration business for 20 years and is currently president of Ogden Resources, an independent oil and gas company based in Bryan. Prior to entering the oil business, Ogden served as an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine force for nine years.

Before his election to the Texas Senate, Ogden served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives.

[edit] Recognition

As a State Senator, he has been honored by the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, the Texas Association of District and County Attorneys, Scott & White, The Texas A&M University System, the Texas Veterans Commission, the Texas Municipal Police Association, and the Free Market Committee. Senator Ogden received the sixth annual Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship and was awarded the 2004 Defensor Pacem medal by Sam Houston State University. Following the 79th regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2005, he was named one of the Ten Best Legislators by Texas Monthly Magazine, a Top Legislator by Capital Inside, and Pro-Life Chairman of the Year by Texas Right to Life.

[edit] Personal

Steve and Beverly Ogden were married in December of 1973 and live in Bryan. They are the parents of four children. Michael, a captain in the United States Marine Corps, and his wife Lisa are the parents of Gabriel and Canon Ogden. Stephanie and her husband William Lewis have two sons, Christopher and Will. Kristen Ogden is a graduate of the University of Texas and resides in Austin. Youngest son Charles Benedict "Chaz" Ogden is in the fifth grade.

[edit] Election history

[edit] Most recent election

[edit] 2006

Texas general election, 2006: Senate District 5[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 105,979 61.48 -25.38
Democratic Stephen Wyman 59,671 34.62 +34.62
Libertarian Darrell R. Grear 6,719 3.90 -9.25
Majority 46,308 26.87 -46.84
Turnout 172,369 22.59
Republican hold

[edit] Previous elections

[edit] 2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 5[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 122,119 86.86 +31.19
Libertarian Randall Barfield 18,482 13.14 +13.14
Majority 103,637 73.71 +62.38
Turnout 140,601 +1.35
Republican hold

[edit] 1998

Texas general election, 1998: Senate District 5[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 77,227 55.67 +0.21
Democratic Mary M. Moore 61,508 44.33 -0.21
Majority 15,719 11.33 +0.41
Turnout 138,735 +262.17
Republican hold

[edit] 1997

Special election, 1997: Senate District 5, Unexpired term[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Mary M. Moore 17,062 44.54 -11.45
Republican Steve Ogden 21,245 55.46 +11.45
Majority 4,183 10.92 -1.06
Turnout 38,307 -74.01
Republican gain from Democratic

[edit] 1996

Texas general election, 1996: House District 14[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 24,402 100.00
Majority 24,402 100.00
Turnout 24,402 +14.43
Republican hold

[edit] 1994

Texas general election, 1994: House District 14[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 21,325 100.00
Majority 21,325 100.00
Turnout 21,325 -32.62
Republican hold

[edit] 1992

Texas general election, 1992: House District 14[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent) 31,649 100.00
Majority 31,649 100.00
Turnout 31,649
Republican hold

[edit] References

  1. ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election. Retrieved on 2006-12-26.
  2. ^ 2006 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  3. ^ 2002 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  4. ^ 1998 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  5. ^ January 1997 Special Elections. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  6. ^ 1996 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  7. ^ 1994 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.
  8. ^ 1992 General Election. Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved on 2007-01-02.

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Preceded by
Jim Turner		 Texas State Senator
from District 5 (Bryan)
1997 – present		 Incumbent
Preceded by
Richard A. Smith		 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 14 (Bryan)
1991 – 1997		 Succeeded by
Bill Roman
v • d • e
Current Texas State Senators
1: Eltife (R) • 2: Deuell (R) • 3: Nichols (R) • 4: Williams (R) • 5: Ogden (R) • 6: Gallegos (D) • 7: Patrick (R) • 8: Shapiro (R) • 9: Harris (R) • 10: Brimer (R) • 11: Jackson (R) • 12: Nelson (R) • 13: Ellis (D) • 14: Watson (D) • 15: Whitmire (D) • 16: Carona (R) • 17: Janek (R) • 18: Hegar (R) • 19: Uresti (D) • 20: Hinojosa (D) • 21: Zaffirini (D) • 22: Averitt (R) • 23: West (D) • 24: Fraser (R) • 25: Wentworth (R) • 26: Van de Putte (D) • 27: Lucio (D) • 28: Duncan (R) • 29: Shapleigh (D) • 30: Estes (R) • 31: Seliger (R)


Persondata
NAME Steve Ogden
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Texas politician
DATE OF BIRTH 21 September 1950
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH