Adam Graham

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Adam Graham was the mayor of the Village, Oklahoma. He was elected to office in May 2022 and resigned on July 18, 2022 citing threats and harassment that no longer made him feel safe.[1]

Graham formerly served as the Village City Council Vice Mayor from 2020 to 2022 and as a Democratic member of the Village City Council, representing Ward 3, from 2018 to 2020.[2]

On December 27, 2019, Graham contacted Ballotpedia and stated that he had changed his party affiliation from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party.[3]

Elections

2014

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 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 Paul Wesselhoft defeated Adam Graham in the Republican primary. Wesselhoft was unchallenged in the general election.[4][5][6]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPaul Wesselhoft Incumbent 76.4% 1,795
Adam Graham 23.6% 553
Total Votes 2,348

Campaign themes

2014

Graham's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]

Aerospace

  • Excerpt: "As your state representative I will work tirelessly to help promote and grow this industry and ensure we continue to grow and create high-paying good jobs. I will work with my colleagues in the legislature and elsewhere to protect these jobs from potential threats on the horizon such as future BRAC rounds (Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission). I will also support STEM education which is critical for the aerospace/aviation industry. I will never lose sight of the importance of this industry to Oklahoma and especially District 54."

STEM Education

  • Excerpt: "As your state representative I will make STEM education an important part of my legislative agenda. I will do this so that we can grow the number of high-paying jobs in our state and improve our quality of life and grow our state’s economy. Quality STEM education will make Oklahoma globally-competitive and strong."

Military

  • Excerpt: "As your House District 54 representative I am committed to supporting Oklahoma’s defense industry and community. I will work to help our military installations to be well-prepared to survive future BRAC rounds I will work alongside my colleagues in the legislature and also leaders at the local and federal levels to make sure that Oklahoma’s defense industry remains ready, vibrant, and strong."

Endorsements

2014

In 2014, Graham's endorsements included the following:[8]

  • State Chamber of Oklahoma
  • David Roberts, Moore City Council Member
  • Janie Milum, former Moore City Council Member and has served on the Moore Parks Board.
  • Sandy Gonterman

See also

External links

Personal

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ NBC News, "Oklahoma town's first openly gay mayor resigns, citing harassment," accessed July 29, 2022
    2. ↑ LGBTQ Victory Institute, "Oklahoma," accessed July 29, 2022
    3. ↑ Email submission to Ballotpedia, December 27, 2019
    4. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
    5. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
    6. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
    7. ↑ Graham 4 House, "The Issues," accessed June 4, 2014
    8. ↑ Graham 4 House, "Endorsements," accessed June 4, 2014


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