The NFIB Oklahoma PAC today endorsed 22 candidates for seats in the state legislature. The political action committee, which is comprised solely of NFIB members from throughout the state, endorsed three candidates running for state Senate and 19 candidates running for seats in the state House of Representatives.

“Small business is critical to Oklahoma’s economy,” NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse said. “That’s why it’s imperative that we elect candidates who will support Main Street businesses.

“These 22 candidates either have a consistent record of supporting small businesses in the Oklahoma Legislature or have shown our members that they’re committed to maintaining an environment that encourages small businesses to grow and create jobs,” Shouse said. “That’s why I’m proud to announce these endorsements.”

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 14. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 24. Early and in-person absentee voting begins on Nov. 2 and ends on Nov. 5. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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. 

Endorsements by Senate and House Districts

SENATE

District 2 Ally Seifried 
District 22 Kristen Thompson 
District 32 John Michael Montgomery 

HOUSE

District 7 Steve Bashore
District 9 Mark Lepak
District 12 Kevin McDugle
District 23 Terry O’Donnell
District 26 Dell Kerbs
District 35 Ty Burns
District 40 Chad Caldwell
District 41 Denise Crosswhite Hader
District 42 Cindy Roe
District 43 Jay Steagall
District 63 Trey Caldwell
District 64 Rande Worthen
District 65 Toni Hasenbeck
District 66 Clay Staires
District 83 Eric Roberts
District 84 Tammy West
District 90 Jon Echols
District 95 Max Wolfley
District 100 Marilyn Stark