Tom Adelson
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| Tom Adelson | |
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| In office November 2004–Present |
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| Preceded by | Penny Williams |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | 1965 Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julie Adelson |
| Profession | Lawyer, Statesman |
| Religion | Jewish |
Tom Adelson represents Oklahoma State Senate district 33. The district is located in Tulsa county. Adelson is a Democrat who was first elected in 2004. In 2004 he ran against Dewey Bartlett Jr. winning by less than 1,000 votes. Before running for the state senate he served as Oklahoma's Secretary of Health under Governor Brad Henry. Adelson is an adjunct teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, where he teaches political philosophy. His passion is healthcare.
As of December 2006, he serves as co-chairman of the Health and Social Services Committee in the Oklahoma State Senate. Senator Adelson also serves as the Co-Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. Senator Adelson is a member of the Business and Labor, Judiciary, and Retirement and Insurance Committees.
He has four children: Emily, Andrew, Sam and Jack. He attended Edison_Preparatory_School, which was called Edison High School when he attended. He attended Stanford University and Dedman_School_of_Law.He has four children: Emily, Andrew, Sam and Jack.
[edit] Election Results
General Election November 7, 2004
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Tom Adelson | 15,836 | 51.48% | |
| Dewey F. Bartlett, Jr. | 14,926 | 48.52% | |
Primary Election July 27, 2004
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Tom Adelson | 3,234 | 52.28% | |
| Tim Gilpin | 2,952 | 47.72% | |
