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Robert S. Kerr III
American politician
Robert Samuel Kerr III (born October 12, 1950) is an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1] He served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 86th district from 1978 to 1980,[2] 12th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1987 to 1991,[3] and as chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.[4] He ran unsuccessfully for Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional district seat, losing in the Democratic Party primary to State Representative William K. Brewster,[3] he was endorsed by Carl Albert.[3]
Kerr was raised in southeastern Oklahoma.[4] He is the grandson of U.S. Senator Robert S. Kerr.[2] As Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, he served alongside Governor Henry Bellmon.
Kerr endorsed Bill Bradley for President of the United States in 2000,[5] and in 2004 he endorsed Dick Gephardt.[6]
Electoral history
| 1978 Oklahoma House District 86 Election[8]
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| Candidates
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Party
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Votes
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%
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Robert S. "Bob" Kerr III
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Democratic Party
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3,237
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52.43%
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|
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George Barnes
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Republican Party
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2,937
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47.57%
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| Total Votes
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6,174
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100%
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| 1980 Oklahoma House District 86 Election[9]
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| Candidates
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Party
|
Votes
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%
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|
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Rick Stahl
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Republican Party
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4,383
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55.77%
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Robert S. "Bob" Kerr III
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Democratic Party
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3,477
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44.23%
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| Total Votes
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7,860
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100%
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References
- ^ "Directory of Oklahoma". State Election Board. 1 January 1989. Retrieved 7 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Johnson, James. "Robert Kerr III To Unveil Run For State Post". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ a b c "Albert Backs Kerr for Post". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ a b Democratic Party, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed May 16, 2013) Archived November 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ admin (2000-01-18). "Presidential races more interesting than many thought | The Journal Record". Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Lieberman Hopes For a Sooner Win". Roll Call. 2003-11-26. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 158, Ed. 2 Wednesday, August 23, 1978 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 4
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 224, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 8, 1978 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 10
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 222, Ed. 2 Wednesday, November 5, 1980 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 15
- ^ a b "[1987-1988] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 571-746) 76". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "[1987-1988] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 571-746) 77". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "[1991-1992] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 573-792) 108". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
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