Positions

My Christian faith is the foundation of my life and will guide every decision I make as your State Senator. I believe strong communities are built on conservative values, faith, family, and personal responsibility, and I will always stand for religious freedom, parental rights, and a culture of life. I'll work to strengthen families, protect religious liberty, and ensure our children receive an education rooted in truth and excellence. Oklahoma thrives when we uphold traditional values that foster strong communities, and self-ownership. I will stand strong against the woke agendas pushed by liberal organizations but let me be clear. I will always show respect to those I disagree with. We’ve lost that as a society. We can stand firm in our beliefs without tearing each other down. In John 13:34, Jesus said: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." I believe we can hold the line without losing our humanity. That’s the kind of leadership Oklahoma needs. My faith teaches me to lead with integrity and serve others. As your State Senator, I will stand firm in my convictions and work tirelessly to protect the values that define our great state.

Data centers are becoming a major part of modern infrastructure and they are bringing a lot of concern for Oklahoma communities. We cannot stop them but we can put legislation in place that requires that they build them responsibly. These facilities place heavy demands on electricity, water usage, and land, which can impact local residents and neighborhoods if not properly managed. Oklahoma should adopt legislation that requires responsible development while setting clear standards for energy use, water conservation, and siting requirements to ensure these facilities do not place unnecessary costs and strain on local communities along with ensuring that they do not decrease home values or cause hardships for those living nearby. 

Oklahoma prides itself on being a pro-business state, but too often programs designed to support small businesses end up favoring large corporate conglomerates instead. Complex application processes and loopholes make it difficult for small business owners, who are already working long hours, to access the help they were promised.

At the same time, we are seeing massive tax incentive packages, sometimes reaching into the billions, directed toward large, often foreign-backed industrial projects like the aluminum smelter in Inola. That raises serious questions about priorities and long-term return on investment for Oklahoma taxpayers.

We should not be pushing out local ownership or limiting opportunity for Oklahoma entrepreneurs while concentrating incentives in a handful of large entities. Instead, we need a more balanced approach that supports small businesses, strengthens homegrown industry, and ensures incentives are transparent, accountable, and tied to real, long-term job creation.

Smart, strategic economic policy can do both: help Oklahoma’s small business community grow while still welcoming responsible large-scale investment that benefits our state as a whole.

Childcare is one of the most over regulated private businesses in the country making it difficult for providers to operate profitably. While regulations are necessary to protect children, excessive regulations from DHS have led to underpaid workers, high costs for families, and limited availability. I have been warning numerous politicians, including our current Senator, about the mismanagement of DHS funds for years and was called a "bureaucrat" amongst other names. In Sept 2025 the State Auditor found that the childcare side of DHS mismanaged over $63 million dollars in funding. Money that was supposed to help childcare was used to buy Cadillacs and remodel houses. One employee of DHS embezzled over $2million dollars into her husbands curriculum business. Now that state must pay that money back out of state tax dollars. 

Furthermore DHS has 1 supervisor for every 3.6 employees. That's a drastic amount of wasteful spending. Rather than look into their own books DHS chose to do funding cuts that have only worsened the problem, leaving two-thirds of Oklahoma—including Owasso and Tulsa—in a childcare desert, where three children compete for every available spot and in many counties there are ten or more waiting for each spot. This shortage forces many parents out of the workforce, creating hiring challenges for businesses. While smart investments in childcare could boost Oklahoma’s economy by over $1.2 billion annually. Aside from their horrible bookkeeping, there are also numerous no-cost solutions within DHS that would allow these private businesses to expand, improve wages, and serve more families—while saving the state money. Childcare isn’t just a family issue; it’s an economic one. By cutting red tape and implementing common-sense reforms, we can make childcare more accessible, increase our state's workforce, and help Oklahoma's economy thrive. Your current Senator said publicly "DHS should be burned to the ground" but has not made any impact on DHS. Furthermore he has chosen to spread lies about me stating that I was trying to get him to write a $100million dollar funding bill so that DHS could waste more tax dollars. 

Ref: Report from Fox 23 Aug 16, 2024

Parents should have the ultimate say in their children’s education, not bureaucrats or activists pushing political agendas. I will support policies that protect parental rights, and ensure transparency in schools, so that every child has access to a quality education. I will work to remove harmful curriculums that seek to divide rather than educate. Every child deserves a solid foundation in reading, writing, math, and history not political indoctrination. I fully support public education and believe it's one of the most critical investments we can make in Oklahoma’s future. OK is now 50th in the nation and that should outrage every one of us. Our kids deserve better. Our teachers deserve better. We need to raise teacher pay, reduce classroom sizes, and ensure our schools have the resources they need to actually educate, not just survive. A strong public education system with more local control builds a strong workforce, stronger families, and a stronger economy. If we want Oklahoma to be a leader, we’ve got to stop settling for last place.

The School Choice Tax Credit should be an option that allows families to choose the education that best fits their child’s needs, not a necessity created because parents feel forced out of underperforming public schools.

When used correctly, it should expand opportunity and access, giving families flexibility while encouraging all schools to improve and better serve students.

I believe in pro-business policies that create opportunities for Oklahomans to succeed. Lowering taxes and reducing unnecessary government spending will allow families and entrepreneurs to keep more of what they earn and reinvest in their businesses and communities. I will fight to remove bureaucratic red tape that stifles economic growth and job creation. A strong economy benefits everyone, and I will always support policies that attract new businesses, empower small business owners, and ensure Oklahoma remains a top destination for economic development. Check out my C.O.R.E Economics page for more info.

Phasing out Oklahoma’s state income tax and lowering our excessive property taxs will keep more money in the hands of hardworking families, attract businesses, and fuel economic growth. States like Florida have thrived without an income tax, and they are working to eliminate property tax, proving that smart fiscal policy leads to prosperity. This transition won’t happen overnight, but with responsible budgeting and strategic economic policies, we can reduce reliance on these taxes while maintaining essential services. Lowering and eventually eliminating these taxes will empower individuals, grow local economies, and keep Oklahoma competitive. Now is the time for bold action to secure a stronger economic future.

As a Christian, I am a firm believer that every life is created by God. I will work to protect the unborn. Oklahoma should continue leading the nation in pro-life legislation, ensuring that the most vulnerable among us are defended. Additionally, I believe in the importance of traditional family values and policies that strengthen the foundation of our communities. I stand firmly against any organization that try's to invoke a false woke narratives into traditional families values. Strong families lead to strong communities, and I will support efforts that promote faith-based initiatives, parental involvement, and policies that make it easier for families to thrive.

I served as an EMT for several years and I am proudly Endorsed by Owasso Fire, Tulsa Fire, and Tulsa Police. I stand with our first responders, police officers, and military members. I believe that they deserve our full support. I will stand with law enforcement and ensure they have the resources and protection they need to keep our communities safe, including collective bargaining rights. I oppose any efforts to defund or weaken our police forces and will support policies that increase crime prevention, public safety, and emergency response. I stand for programs that help our law enforcement officers better handle or be removed from mental health crisis situation. To often our law enforcement officials are called in to deal with these situations that they are not properly equipped to handle. A strong defense—both at home and abroad—is critical to maintaining peace and security. We must prioritize law and order in our communities and never allow criminals to have the upper hand.

I am proud to have received an "A" Rating from OK2A. The right to bear arms is a fundamental freedom that protects all of our other rights. Law-abiding citizens should never have to worry about government overreach when it comes to defending themselves, their families, and their property. When it comes to firearms, many of our laws are restrictive to law-abiding citizens and have little effect on those who would use a firearm for criminal activity. I am a big advocate for education on responsible gun ownership and heavier penalties for those who use guns in an illegal manner. 

Our immigration system needs reform. The federal government has made naturalization a long and costly process while simultaneously handing out benefits to those who cross illegally. This strains public resources, threatens national security, and undercuts our laws and our community. Oklahoma must do its part to push back against illegal immigration while simulations working to reform immigration laws. That means working with law enforcement to remove criminals who enter illegally and working to reform our immigration system so that those who would want to enter our country legally may do so without the burden of excessive bureaucracy. We are a nation of laws, and those laws must be enforced but must also be fair. By securing our border and restoring integrity to our immigration system, we can protect our communities and put an end to policies that reward lawlessness.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, and we must do everything we can to protect them. I will work to ensure that every vote is counted while preventing fraud and abuse in our election system. That means cleaning up outdated voter rolls, implementing stronger security measures to safeguard against tampering, and making sure candidates reside in the dist. in which they are running. Oklahomans must have full confidence in their elections, and I will fight to ensure trust in the process by making sure our voting laws are fair, strong, and enforceable. There is a candidate in this race who's residency has been brought into question. If he does live in dist. 34, it has been for less than 1 year.

Oklahoma is rich in natural resources, and we must ensure that our energy policies support growth rather than restrict it. I will not support harsh environmental policies that hurt jobs and make it harder for Oklahoma to develop its own energy industry. Our oil, gas, and coal industries provide thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to our economy. New forms of energy such as wind and solar are also important. We need an all-of-the-above energy approach that encourages innovation new technology for all types of energy while keeping prices low for consumers. Energy independence is vital for our nation and I will work to keep Oklahoma a leader in energy production.

Government should serve the people, not control them. I will always fight against government overreach and excessive regulations that infringe upon our freedoms. Whether it’s defending religious liberty, protecting free speech, or ensuring that businesses can operate without unnecessary interference, I believe in a limited government that allows individuals to make their own decisions. Personal responsibility and self-reliance are key to a thriving society, and I will always work to keep the government out of areas where it doesn’t belong.