Steve Ogden | |
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| Member of theTexas Senate from the5th district | |
| In office February 4, 1997[1] – January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Turner |
| Succeeded by | Charles Schwertner |
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the14th district | |
| In office January 8, 1991 – January 28, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Richard A. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Bill Roman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-09-21)September 21, 1950 (age 75) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) Texas A&M University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Steve Ogden (born 21 September 1950)[2] is abusinessman fromBryan,Texas, who is a formerRepublican member of theTexas Senate representing the5th District. Ogden became a state senator in January 1997. He chaired Texas Senate Finance Committee. He has aBachelor of Science degree from theUnited States Naval Academy inAnnapolis,Maryland, and aMaster of Business Administration degree fromTexas A&M University inCollege Station.
Ogden has been in the oil and gas exploration business for more than two decades. He is president of Ogden Resources, an independent oil and gas company based in Bryan. Prior to entering the oil business, Ogden served for nine years as an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine force.
Before his election to the Texas Senate, Ogden served three terms in theTexas House of Representatives.
As a state senator, Ogden was 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. Ogden received the sixth annualBob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship and was awarded the 2004 Defensor Pacem medal bySam Houston State University inHuntsville. Following the 79th regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2005, he was named one of the "Ten Best Legislators" byTexas Monthly magazine, a "Top Legislator" by Capital Inside, and "Pro-Life Chairman of the Year" by TexasRight to Life.
Steve and Beverly Ogden were married in December 1973 and live in Bryan. They are the parents of four children. Michael, a LtCol in theUnited 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, a graduate of theUniversity of Texas at Austin, and her husband Cameron have two children. The youngest son is Charles Benedict Ogden.
| 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 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Ogden (Incumbent) | 24,402 | 100.00 | ||
| Majority | 24,402 | 100.00 | |||
| Turnout | 24,402 | +14.43 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Ogden (Incumbent) | 21,325 | 100.00 | ||
| Majority | 21,325 | 100.00 | |||
| Turnout | 21,325 | −32.62 | |||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Ogden (Incumbent) | 31,649 | 100.00 | ||
| Majority | 31,649 | 100.00 | |||
| Turnout | 31,649 | ||||
| Republicanhold | |||||
| Texas Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | Texas State Senator from District 5 (Bryan) 1997-2013 | Succeeded by |
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Richard A. Smith | Member of theTexas House of Representatives fromDistrict 14 (Bryan) 1991–1997 | Succeeded by |
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