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From Examiner.com:
It’s not even been one year since Corporation Commissioner Jeff Cloud asked the voters for a new six year term, but he’s thrown his hat into the ring for yet another race: this time the 5th District Congressional seat being vacated by Congresswoman Mary Fallin.
Cloud’s candidacy is already stirring up controversies: the Commissioner is expected to raise plenty of money, but the majority of which will be raised from those that have to appear before him on the commission, setting up possible conflicts of interest. Even more volatile: Read more…
Roth says he is ready. Murphy received many endorsements in her primary against Rob Johnson but now the stakes are higher.
William F. O’Brien
The Edmond Sun
Today’s Republican primary between Dana Murphy and Rob Johnson for Corporation Commissioner may not be determined until early tomorrow morning: it’s that close. The real test will be against incumbent Roth.
Henry appointed Roth to the Corporation Commission position left vacant by Denise Bode in May 2007. She left to serve as chief executive officer of the American Clean Skies Foundation. Roth was sworn in on June 1, joining commissioners Bob Anthony and Jeff Cloud.
“I love my job,” he said in a news release. “Every day I go to work energized and excited that I have the opportunity to serve Oklahoma and try to make a positive difference for our state. The Corporation Commission has an awesome responsibility. As the public body that regulates oil and gas drilling, utilities and certain areas in telecommunications and transportation, the commission has a huge impact on our state’s economy and our citizens’ lives. I want to make sure that impact is positive for our future.”