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Small Business Community Endorses 23 Oklahoma Legislative Candidates Ahead of General Election

September 16, 2024 Last Edit: August 5, 2025

NFIB Oklahoma PAC endorses 23 pro-small business candidates running for the Oklahoma Legislature.

Small Business Community Endorses 23 Oklahoma Legislative Candidates Ahead of General Election

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 16, 2024) – The NFIB Oklahoma PAC today endorsed 23 candidates running for seats in the Oklahoma Legislature. The political action committee, comprised solely of NFIB members throughout the state, endorsed 23 pro-small business candidates, including three Senate candidates and 20 House candidates. “Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s economy, creating good-paying jobs and thriving communities,” NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse said. “A recent NFIB survey found that rising costs are taking a serious toll on our job creators. Main Street Oklahomans need strong advocates in Oklahoma City. These candidates understand the challenges small business owners face and support policies that will make it easier to do business in our state. “On behalf of our small business owner members, I’m proud to announce these endorsements for the 2024 general election and ask all Oklahomans to support these pro-small business candidates.” Early voting begins Wednesday, October 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. For more information on voter registration and other FAQs, visit http://www.ok.gov/elections. The NFIB Oklahoma PAC’s endorsement is important to these campaigns. Small business owners and their employees vote in large numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members, and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues. CLICK HERE to view the 2024 NFIB Oklahoma Voting Record. Endorsed candidates: Senate District 07 Warren Hamilton District 35 Joanna Dossett District 39 Dave Rader House District 01 Eddy Dempsey District 04 Bob Ed Culver District 12 Mark Chapman* District 26 Dell Kerbs District 37 Ken Luttrell District 38 John Pfeiffer District 41 Denise Crosswhite-Hader District 43 Jay Steagall District 62 Daniel Pae District 64 Rande Worthen District 66 Clay Staires District 70 Suzanne Schreiber District 74 Mark Vancuren District 70 Melissa Provenzano District 83 Eric Roberts District 84 Tammy West District 86 Tommy Hardin District 87 Ellyn Hefner District 95 Max Wolfley District 100 Marilyn Stark *Indicates NFIB Member

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