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(Oklahoma City, OK)
Republican Corporation Commission Candidate Dana Murphy defeated opponent Rob
Johnson today in the Republican Primary, setting her to face Democrat Jim Roth
in the General Election in November.
Murphy says Johnson ran a
competitive race and looks forward to working with him, his supporters and
other Oklahomans in preparation for the general election.
"Everywhere I go
Oklahomans have told me that they are tired of politics as usual. They want
elected officials who have experience and are highly qualified, not career
politicians looking for the next rung in the political ladder," said
Murphy. "I've given a consistent message to all Oklahomans. I have the
energy to get the job done, experience to do the job right, and a commitment to
excellence—not because it should be done, but because it CAN be done."
Murphy credits her win to a
strong grassroots effort in both rural and urban Oklahoma,
along with hard-working fundraising efforts and travel all across Oklahoma. She has traveled 16,000 miles around Oklahoma since March
spreading the message about her candidacy and helping Oklahomans everywhere
learn about the Commission and its importance.
"Experienced, honest,
visionary leadership is a must if we are to grow our state in reaching its
energy potential. As a geologist, oil and gas attorney and former OCC
Administrative Law Judge, I am ready to step up and help lead the charge to
make Oklahoma an energy innovator in the U.S. and the
world," said Murphy.
"Oklahomans need to know
that I am someone who will be a watchdog to everyday Oklahomans and can be trusted
to make independent decisions which are fair and in the best interests of
Oklahomans; someone who understands both rural and urban areas and the impact
of energy on both family and business budgets and ways of life."
"With energy costs spiraling
to all-time highs, we must develop Oklahoma
resources in new and different ways to provide today and tomorrow's affordable
power. Oil and gas will always be important, but we must advance the use of
wind, hydro, bio-fuels, solar and other evolving fuel sources in Oklahoma. Keeping
Oklahomans’ utility rates affordable and reliable will always be important to
me.”
Murphy worked as a geologist for over ten years, and
even gave expert geological testimony at the Corporation Commission. She earned
her law degree while working as a geologist during the day and attending law
school at night, and is now an energy attorney owning and operating her own
legal practice in Edmond.
She also served as a Corporation Commission Administrative Law Judge for nearly
six years hearing over 5,000 cases. For more information about Murphy, please
visit her Web site at www.danamurphy.com or call her office at 405-607-6677.
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