CPAC overlooks tax hike record to give early endorsement to Echols for Attorney General

Echols is the only public candidate for Attorney General at this very early stage, which makes this endorsement from CPAC somewhat risky. One only needs to look at past Oklahoma elections like the 2004 U.S. Senate or 2022 2nd Congressional District races to see wisdom in keeping one's powder dry until the field develops.

Furthermore, while Echols touts helping (as one of 149 legislators) pass the 'largest tax cut in state history', Echols was one of 44 House Republicans to vote in 2018 to gut taxpayer protections and make it easier to raise taxes on every Oklahoman (HJR 1050). Echols went a step further in supporting an amendment that would have lowered those taxpayer protections even further, from a 75% vote threshold for legislative approval of tax hikes (put in place by SQ640) all the way down to a mere 60% -- which would have meant a minority of Republicans could have partnered with the Democrats to pass tax increases. Additionally, it should be mentioned that Echols voted for most of the 2017-2018 tax hike proposals, including HB1010XX, the largest tax increase in Oklahoma history (plus an even larger tax hike that failed a month earlier).

Something to keep in mind: candidates running for office in 2026 will give you the rosiest picture of their record, without disclosing facts like these. Just sayin'...

Jon Echols Receives Endorsement from Leading Conservative Group, CPAC

Oklahoma City, OK - Today, Jon Echols, candidate for Attorney General, received the endorsement of CPAC, the nation’s oldest conservative grassroots organization.

“I’m honored to be recognized by CPAC for my support of America First and Oklahoma First policies,” Echols said.

“My proven conservative record made Oklahomans safer, freer, and stronger. We attacked government waste, passed the strongest immigration laws in the nation and passed the largest tax cut in state history— I’m proud to be recognized by our nation’s leading conservative organization for our efforts putting Oklahoma and America first.” Echols concluded.

Jon Echols is the former Majority Floor Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Holding the title for 8 years he is the longest serving Floor Leader in Oklahoma history. Jon has a proven track record of conservative leadership and is running for Attorney General to make Oklahoma safer, freer and stronger. To learn more about his campaign, visit jonechols.com.