AJ Griffin
Ann "AJ" Griffin is a former Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 20 from 2012 to 2018. She resigned in July 2018 to work in the private sector.[1]
Griffin served as majority caucus vice chair from 2014 to 2018.
Griffin was elected in the February 14, 2012, special election to fill the vacancy created when David Myers (R) passed away after a battle with pneumonia.[2]
Biography
Griffin earned her B.A. in hotel and restaurant administration from Oklahoma State University and her M.A. in human environmental science from the University of Central Oklahoma.[3] At the time of her service in the state Senate, her professional experience included working as a teacher and hospitality careers instructor.[4]
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 |
| • Energy |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Griffin served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Energy, Vice-Chair |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Griffin served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Energy |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 AJ Griffin defeated Dan Ladd in the Republican primary. Griffin was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 AJ Griffin Incumbent |
63.8% | 4,432 |
| Dan Ladd | 36.2% | 2,517 |
| Total Votes | 6,949 | |
2012
Griffin defeated Magnus Scott Sr. (D) in the special election on April 3, 2012. Griffin won the Republican primary on February 14, 2011. The race took place in the state's new legislative districts.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Ann AJ Griffin |
79.1% | 3,051 | |
| Democratic | Magnus Scott Sr. | 20.9% | 807 | |
| Total Votes | 3,858 | |||
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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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Personal
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At the time of her service in the state Senate, Griffin and her husband, Troy, had two children. They lived in Guthrie, Oklahoma.[3]
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See also
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
- LinkedIn profile
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma Policy Institute, "Senate loses a talented and experienced workhorse with resignation of AJ Griffin (Capitol Update)," July 23, 2018
- ↑ Journal Record, "Special election to choose Myers successor set for April 3," November 18th, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. AJ Griffin," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Senate, "AJ Griffin - District 20," accessed July 22, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Capitol Beat OK, "Political parties split final two elections impacting 2012 session," April 4, 2012
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| Preceded by David Myers (R) |
Oklahoma State Senate District 20 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Chuck Hall (R) |
