Oklahoma’s students deserve better than outdated textbooks, overcrowded classrooms, and underpaid teachers. We will increase teacher salaries to match or exceed the regional average, ensuring we attract and retain the best educators. More funding will be directed to classrooms, providing modern resources, technology, and vocational training. We will also expand early childhood education, improve special education services, and prioritize trade programs that prepare students for high-paying jobs. Instead of funding bloated bureaucracy, we will focus on what truly matters—students, teachers, and the future of our workforce.
Far too many Oklahomans struggle to access quality healthcare, particularly in rural communities where hospital closures continue to rise. We will expand Medicaid to ensure working families have coverage and support policies that lower prescription drug costs. Telemedicine programs will be expanded to bring medical expertise to underserved areas. Additionally, we will increase funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs, addressing Oklahoma’s high rates of substance abuse and suicide. Every Oklahoman, no matter their zip code, deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare.
Despite inflation and rising living costs, Oklahoma’s minimum wage remains at the federal level of $7.25 per hour—unchanged since 2009. This is unacceptable. We will fight to increase wages to a livable level, ensuring no one working full-time lives in poverty. Additionally, we will work to lower childcare costs by expanding subsidies, incentivizing businesses to provide childcare assistance, and increasing funding for early childhood programs. We will also address the affordable housing crisis by investing in new developments, rental assistance programs, and first-time homebuyer incentives. No family should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table.
Oklahoma taxpayers deserve a government that works for them—not one riddled with backroom deals and wasteful spending. We will introduce stronger anti-corruption laws, increase oversight of government contracts, and require all campaign donations to be publicly disclosed. We support term limits to prevent career politicians from abusing power and will establish an independent ethics commission to investigate corruption. Furthermore, we will implement participatory budgeting, allowing citizens to have direct input on how taxpayer dollars are spent. Transparency and accountability are not optional—they are the foundation of a functioning democracy.
Every Oklahoman deserves to live, work, and thrive without fear of discrimination. We will pass comprehensive anti-discrimination laws that protect LGBTQIA+ individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations. We will also ban harmful conversion therapy practices and ensure that healthcare providers cannot deny necessary medical treatment based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Schools must be safe spaces for all students, so we will push for inclusive policies, anti-bullying measures, and mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth. Our state should be a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, no matter who they are or whom they love.
Oklahoma’s economy thrives because of hardworking immigrants who contribute to industries such as agriculture, healthcare, and construction. We will implement fair and humane immigration policies that protect non-criminal immigrants from unnecessary deportation and allow them to continue contributing to our communities. Driver’s licenses for undocumented workers will improve road safety and allow them to work legally. We will also push for fair labor laws to prevent workplace exploitation and wage theft. Additionally, we support a pathway to legal residency for those who have lived, worked, and paid taxes in Oklahoma for years. When immigrants succeed, our state prospers.
Family farms and ranches are the backbone of Oklahoma’s economy, but corporate land grabs and unfair trade policies are pushing them out. We will protect small and mid-sized farms by increasing state-level subsidies, ensuring fair trade agreements, and cracking down on foreign corporations buying up agricultural land. We will invest in sustainable farming initiatives, provide tax relief for local farmers, and support young farmers entering the industry. Oklahoma’s land and water resources must be preserved for future generations, so we will advocate for responsible agricultural practices that balance economic growth with environmental protection.