[1] Before running for the state senate, Adelson served as Oklahoma's Secretary of Health under Governor Brad Henry.

He is an adjunct teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, where he teaches political philosophy.

Adelson's 'All Kids Act' covers children whose families' income is between 185 and 300 percent more than the federal poverty rate.

The program signed into law by Governor Henry will be funded by revenue from the increase in the tobacco tax.

[8] In the November 10 general election, Bartlett received about 45% of the vote to Adelson's 36% and 18% for independent Mark Perkins.