Faught endorses Pemberton in SD9, Stevens in HD13

In the race for House District 13 (map), State Rep. George Faught (R-Muskogee) has endorsed Al Stevens in the Republican primary:

"It is my privilege to endorse Al Stevens for State Representative for House District 13. I have known Al for many years in both a personal and professional level. Al has vast business experience working in the community through his employment with OG&E and his years of service on numerous boards and committees in our local community. Al brings both the experience and common sense ideas that are needed in promoting economic development and accountability to our state government. He and his wife of more than 43 years, Sandy, a former public school teacher, create a great partnership and will serve this community well. Join with me and support a qualified leader - Al Stevens for State Representative in House District 13."

Stevens is facing off against Republicans Avery Frix and Leah Todd in the primary on Tuesday. The Republican nominee will face Democrat Wayne Herriman in the general election. The seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry McPeak (D-Warner), who is term-limited.

In the race for Senate District 9 (map), State Rep. George Faught has endorsed Dewayne Pemberton in the Republican primary:

"It is an honor for me to endorse Dewayne Pemberton for State Senate District 9. Dewayne has unique qualifications that make him the right choice to be your next Senator. With more than 30 years experience in Education as a former teacher, coach and high school administrator, Dewayne knows what needs to be done to help our schools succeed. Our next Senator needs to have the life experience and wisdom that comes with age, along with the proven conservative background to solve the many tough decisions facing Oklahoma. Dewayne will fight for the values of traditional marriage and protecting the unborn and he will be a champion of Education. He understands the role of government and will work to unleash the free enterprise system to create quality jobs and a prosperous economy. It is without hesitation that today I ask you to join me in electing Dewayne Pemberton as our next State Senator."

Pemberton is aiming to beat John Tyler Hammons in the GOP primary. The Republican nominee will face whichever of the three Democrat candidates emerge from their primary: Stephen Highers, Jack Reavis, or John Uzzo. This seat is currently held by Sen. Earl Garrison (D-Muskogee), who is also term-limited.

Republican Al Stevens announces for HD13

Community Activist & Retired Businessman Al Stevens 

Announces for State Rep

Muskogee, OK – Al Stevens of Muskogee, OK has announced his candidacy for State Representative District 13, the seat that incumbent Jerry McPeak will be leaving next year due to term limits. Al and his wife of 43 years Sandy Stevens, a retired Spanish teacher of Muskogee Public Schools, have three grown children – Jason, Misty, & Jenny. Al’s official campaign kickoff has been set for Tuesday, October 13th and will begin at 5:30 pm held at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame located at 401 S 3rd St, Muskogee, OK 74401. Everyone is welcome.

Stevens received his bachelor’s in Business Administration in 1979 from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK. He recently retired from OG&E, where he worked for 40 years, in Management of Community Affairs for Muskogee and previously at Woodward (in the Western part of the state). While at Woodward, Stevens served as the President of the Alva Industrial Team where he worked closely in bringing Value Added Products, a frozen dough manufacturer, into the district which brought 120 new jobs to the area.

Al Stevens has had a lifetime commitment of service. Since the move to Muskogee, Al has served as the Chairman of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce. He was also actively involved in the Chambers of Checotah, Ft. Gibson, Muldrow, & Warner. Al also helped form the Downtown Muskogee Main Street Program, bringing the first Main Street Program to the City of Muskogee. In fact, he received the “Friend of Main Street” Award for the State  of Oklahoma in 2009. Among many other committees and boards Al has extended his heart and passion into include interests relating to community leadership courses, tourism, and education.

“Al is a generous, servant, & dedicated man of integrity. He has done so much for our community and I’m proud to call him my husband,” Sandy Stevens commented. Al Stevens is a fiscally responsible and social conservative who believes in a limited government, traditional marriage between one man and one woman, and is 100% pro-life. Al states, “I believe the federal government continues to sneak its way into our everyday way of life through handouts to our state that often don’t need – I will be a strong voice for the people of District 13. They will be the voice I represent – not an encroaching federal government infringing upon our faith, freedom, & families. I will fight to protect the life of the unborn, our right to keep and bear arms, parental choice in education, and will bring common sense conservative solutions to the Oklahoma State Capitol. I would like to thank Jerry McPeak for his years of service to this community and district and I humbly ask for your prayers, support, & vote in this election.”

The Republican primary election for State Representative District 13 of Oklahoma will be held in June of 2016. For more information, please visit www.AlStevensforOklahoma.com.