Istook, Ernest J. (Ernest James), U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district (1993-2007), 1950-
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Biographical:
Ernest James "Ernie" Istook Jr. served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th congressional district. He held his congressional seat for 14 years, completing seven terms in the House. Istook was a member of the Appropriations and the Homeland Security committees. He was the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 2006, running against incumbent Democratic Governor Brad Henry.