Steve Ogden

Last updated
Beverly Ogden
​
(m. 1973)​
Steve Ogden
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 5th district
In office
February 4, 1997 [1]  –January 8, 2013
Children4
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 a businessman from Bryan, Texas, who is a former Republican member of the Texas Senate representing the 5th District. Ogden became a state senator in January 1997. He chaired Texas Senate Finance Committee. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University in College Station.

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Business

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 the Texas House of Representatives.

Recognition

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 annual Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship and was awarded the 2004 Defensor Pacem medal by Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Following the 79th regular session of the Texas Legislature in 2005, he was named one of the "Ten Best Legislators" by Texas Monthly magazine, a "Top Legislator" by Capital Inside, and "Pro-Life Chairman of the Year" by Texas Right to Life.

Personal

Steve and Beverly Ogden were married in December 1973 and live in Bryan. They are the parents of four children. Michael, a LtCol in the United 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 the University of Texas at Austin, and her husband Cameron have two children. The youngest son is Charles Benedict Ogden.

Election history

Most recent election

2006

Texas general election, 2006: Senate District 5 [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)105,97961.48−25.38
Democratic Stephen Wyman 59,67134.62+34.62
Libertarian Darrell R. Grear 6,7193.90−9.25
Majority46,30826.87−46.84
Turnout 172,36922.59
Republican hold

Previous elections

2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 5 [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)122,11986.86+31.19
Libertarian Randall Barfield 18,48213.14+13.14
Majority103,63773.71+62.38
Turnout 140,601+1.35
Republican hold

1998

Texas general election, 1998: Senate District 5 [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)77,22755.67+0.21
Democratic Mary M. Moore 61,50844.33−0.21
Majority15,71911.33+0.41
Turnout 138,735+262.17
Republican hold

1997

Special election, 1997: Senate District 5, Unexpired term [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Mary M. Moore 17,06244.54−11.45
Republican Steve Ogden21,24555.46+11.45
Majority4,18310.92−1.06
Turnout 38,307−74.01
Republican gain from Democratic

1996

Texas general election, 1996: House District 14 [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)24,402100.00
Majority24,402100.00
Turnout 24,402+14.43
Republican hold

1994

Texas general election, 1994: House District 14 [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)21,325100.00
Majority21,325100.00
Turnout 21,325−32.62
Republican hold

1992

Texas general election, 1992: House District 14 [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Steve Ogden (Incumbent)31,649100.00
Majority31,649100.00
Turnout 31,649
Republican hold

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References

  1. ↑ "Steve Ogden". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2006-12-26.
  3. ↑ "2006 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  4. ↑ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  5. ↑ "1998 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  6. ↑ "January 1997 Special Elections". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  7. ↑ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  8. ↑ "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  9. ↑ "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
Texas Senate
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from  District 5 (Bryan)
1997-2013		Succeeded by
Texas House of Representatives
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Richard A. Smith
 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
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