GOP picks up six seats, knocks out three Democratic incumbents.
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By Michael McNutt
Published: November 3, 2010
Republicans, already at record-high levels in the House of Representatives, picked up six more seats Tuesday, knocking out three Democratic House members in the process.
Rep. Kris Steele, R-Shawnee, the designated speaker for next year's session, said he is "ecstatic" that there will be 68 Republicans in the 101-member House next session.
"We're thankful that the people of Oklahoma have put their confidence in the Republican caucus," Steele said.
Democratic Reps. Dennis Bailey, of Broken Bow, Ken Luttrell, of Ponca City, and Wallace Collins, of Norman, lost re-election bids.
Republicans also picked up three seats that were vacated by Democrats Ryan Kiesel, of Seminole, Lucky Lamons, of Tulsa, and John Carey, of Durant. All three did not seek re-election... FULL ARTICLE
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