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Name:	Ken Luttrell
Age:	54
Office sought:	State representative District 37
Political party/date registered:	Democrat /
Campaign Web site:	None.
How long have you lived in the district for which you are running? 20 years

Previous political races and outcome:
State House, 2006, won.

Previous political service:
State House 2006-present.

Education (name of institution/degree/year graduated):
No response.

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1. What are the top three issues in your district?
Economic development. Quality schools. Roads.

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?
No. We must pay our bills first.

3. Do you think illegal immigration is a serious problem facing Oklahoma? Why or why not?
Yes. I would like to see expansion of guest worker program to assist business with workers they need.

4. Do you believe voters should be required to produce identification at the polls?
No, I know of no cases ever prosecuted on voter fraud. Any case I’ve ever heard of was absentee ballots.

5. Should the governor be taken out of the parole process?
Yes, should be streamlined.

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