Robert Samuel Kerr III (born October 12, 1950) is an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma.[1] He served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 86th district from 1978 to 1980,[2] 12th lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1987 to 1991,[3] and as chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party.[4] He ran unsuccessfully for Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional district seat, losing in the Democratic Party primary to State Representative William K. Brewster,[3] he was endorsed by Carl Albert.[3]
Robert S. Kerr III | |
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| 12th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 12, 1987 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Governor | Henry Bellmon |
| Preceded by | Spencer Bernard |
| Succeeded by | Jack Mildren |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Stahl |
| Succeeded by | David Hood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Samuel Kerr III October 12, 1950 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Robert S. Kerr (grandfather) |
Kerr was raised in southeastern Oklahoma.[4] He is the grandson of U.S. Senator Robert S. Kerr.[2] As Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, he served alongside Governor Henry Bellmon.
Kerr endorsed Bill Bradley for President of the United States in 2000,[5] and in 2004 he endorsed Dick Gephardt.[6]
Electoral history
edit| 1978 Oklahoma House District 86 Democratic Primary Election[7] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Robert S. "Bob" Kerr III | Democratic Party | 1,173 | 47.36% | |
| Jack Hachmeister | Democratic Party | 642 | 25.92% | |
| Elaine Bryant | Democratic Party | 354 | 14.30% | |
| I.C. Claud Nancy | Democratic Party | 242 | 9.76% | |
| Jess Kirby | Democratic Party | 66 | 2.66% | |
| Total Votes | 2,477 | 100% | ||
| 1978 Oklahoma House District 86 Election[8] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Robert S. "Bob" Kerr III | Democratic Party | 3,237 | 52.43% | |
| George Barnes | Republican Party | 2,937 | 47.57% | |
| Total Votes | 6,174 | 100% | ||
| 1980 Oklahoma House District 86 Election[9] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Rick Stahl | Republican Party | 4,383 | 55.77% | |
| Robert S. "Bob" Kerr III | Democratic Party | 3,477 | 44.23% | |
| Total Votes | 7,860 | 100% | ||
| 1986 Oklahoma Democratic Lieutenant Governor Primary Election[10] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Robert S. Kerr III | Democratic Party | 157,738 | 31.20% | |
| Cleta Mitchell | Democratic Party | 152,096 | 30.09% | |
| Spencer T Bernard (Incumbent) | Democratic Party | 113,844 | 22.52% | |
| Pete Reed | Democratic Party | 38,185 | 7.55% | |
| Bill Dickerson | Democratic Party | 26,390 | 5.22% | |
| Roger Streetman | Democratic Party | 17,271 | 3.42% | |
| Total Votes | 505,524 | 100% | ||
| 1986 Oklahoma Democratic Lieutenant Governor Primary Runoff Election[10] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Robert S. Kerr III | Democratic Party | 246,391 | 53.21% | |
| Cleta Mitchell | Democratic Party | 216,671 | 46.79% | |
| Total Votes | 463,062 | 100% | ||
| 1986 Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Election[11] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Robert S. Kerr III | Democratic Party | 469,781 | 52.47% | |
| Tim Leonard | Republican Party | 425,540 | 47.53% | |
| Total Votes | 895,321 | 100% | ||
| 1990 Oklahoma District 3 Democratic Primary House Election[12] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | |
| Bill Brewster | Democratic Party | 67,069 | 50.87% | |
| Robert S. Kerr III | Democratic Party | 54,471 | 41.31% | |
| Will Robison | Democratic Party | 8,141 | 6.17% | |
| Eugene Poling | Democratic Party | 2,173 | 1.65% | |
| Total Votes | 131,854 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ "Directory of Oklahoma". State Election Board. 1 January 1989. Retrieved 7 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Johnson, James. "Robert Kerr III To Unveil Run For State Post". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ a b c "Albert Backs Kerr for Post". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ a b Democratic Party, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed May 16, 2013) Archived November 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ admin (2000-01-18). "Presidential races more interesting than many thought | The Journal Record". Retrieved 2022-08-08.
- ^ "Lieberman Hopes For a Sooner Win". Roll Call. 2003-11-26. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 158, Ed. 2 Wednesday, August 23, 1978 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 4
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 89, No. 224, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 8, 1978 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 10
- ^ Oklahoma City Times (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 91, No. 222, Ed. 2 Wednesday, November 5, 1980 hosted by The Gateway to Oklahoma History pg 15
- ^ a b "[1987-1988] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 571-746) 76". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "[1987-1988] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 571-746) 77". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "[1991-1992] Directory of Oklahoma Part 4 (Pages 573-792) 108". digitalprairie.ok.gov. Retrieved 2022-08-05.