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Name:	Dennis R. Bailey
Age:	55
Office sought:	State Representative District 1
Political party/date registered:	Democrat /
Campaign Web site:	dennisrbailey.com
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? 35 years

Previous political races and outcome:
none

Previous political service:
none

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
Smithville H.S. 1971,EOSC-AG-1773,BS AnSci.-OSU-1975 MAg.AgEd,OSU-1987

(for OK state House and Senate races only)

1. What are the top three issues in your district?
Water Security for the future, Health Care issues, Better Jobs

2. Lawmakers approved a stand-still budget for the coming fiscal year. Critics blamed previous tax cuts for a drop in revenues, while tax cut supporters say such cuts spur the economy. Do you believe Oklahoma can sustain additional tax cuts?
Not likely! Too many services need help with the current energy problems,etc.

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Yes-Our Schools and Health Care cannot stand much more stress

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
I need more info on this??We do not have much problem with this in Rural Counties I expect??

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
I believe so. A bonified Board of educated and well trained people should handle this job.The Legislature and Govenor should approve the members,process and guidelines and let them do the job!

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