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R.O. Joe Cassity Jr.
A graduate of OSU and OU, R.O. Cassity Jr., of Ponca City, is a retired history professor and attorney and served for 23 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He believes the U.S. Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act "amounts to a full scale attack on our sacred multiracial democracy."
Troy W. Green
After 30 years working in law enforcement, juvenile detention and private security, Troy Green founded the nonprofit Safe Haven Oklahoma, which fights human trafficking and child exploitation. If elected, he’ll focus revitalizing rural America, addressing homelessness and protecting children by reforming the foster care system.
Jim Priest
A lawyer, minister, and nonprofit leader, Jim Priest said he’ll bring "practical leadership" to D.C. He will prioritize policies that lower grocery costs, keep rural hospitals open and fully fund public schools, including raising teacher pay.
N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas
A Chickasaw citizen raised in Ardmore, N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas believes she’ll bring a "unique and powerful perspective" to politics. She said she’ll fight to preserve tribal sovereignty, addressing the nation’s nursing shortage, and supporting Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers.
Ervin Stone Yen
A former state senator, Dr. Ervin Yen is an anesthesiologist. He will focus on making groceries, housing and necessities affordable for working Oklahomans, protecting doctor-patient relationships and addressing addiction.
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