State Rep. Rhonda Baker opts against seeking reelection

Rep. Rhonda Baker will not Seek Reelection in 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 28th) – Rep. Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon, announced today that she will not seek reelection to the Oklahoma House of Representatives this year.

"It has been an extraordinary honor to serve the people of House District 60 for the past eight years," Baker said. "I have been blessed to work with some of the most dedicated and talented leaders in the communities in my district and across Oklahoma. I have seen firsthand the challenges facing our state, and yet I remain optimistic that determined and capable Oklahomans will take the opportunities afforded them to make our state the best it can be."

Canadian County Commissioner Jack Stewart to run for SD18

Canadian County Commissioner, Republican Jack Stewart to Run for New State Senate District 18

Jack Stewart, who is currently finishing his third term as Canadian County Commissioner for District 3, announced today that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for the newly created Oklahoma State Senate District 18. Jack has dedicated more than a decade of his life serving the people of Canadian County as Commissioner – overseeing the design, construction, and maintenance of over 300 road miles in his local community. After much prayer and discussion with leaders in the community, Jack is committed to serve his neighbors in a new way – defending constitutional freedoms and expanding economic opportunities for the region at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Jack received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University before joining the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, where he worked for 31 years. Jack then took his talents to the private sector, working as a transportation unit manager for Carter and Burgess Engineering Company, subsequently Jacobs Engineering. He also served on the Yukon Traffic Commission before serving as Canadian County Commissioner.

Jack Stewart is inviting the community to his Campaign Kickoff Reception, which will be held on Monday, March 28, from 6-8pm at the Express Clydesdales Barn, 12701 W. Wilshire Blvd in Yukon. RSVP on Facebook at Jack Stewart for State Senate, text or call 405-620-4769 or via email to Jack@stewartforoksenate.com. 

Canadian County Sheriff endorses Carol Hefner for OKC Mayor

CANADIAN COUNTY SHERIFF CHRIS WEST ENDORSES CAROL HEFNER FOR OKC MAYOR

Oklahoma City, OK-- Today, community leader and candidate for Mayor of Oklahoma City Carol Hefner announced she has been endorsed by Canadian County Sheriff Chris West. West is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and lifelong resident of Canadian County. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later served twenty-eight years with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.

See Sheriff West's full endorsement video here:

Honored to be endorsed by one of the most respected men in law enforcement, Sheriff Chris West.

Posted by Carol Hefner for Oklahoma City Mayor on Monday, January 3, 2022

Carol Hefner had this to say:

Second Amendment Sanctuary County: Pittsburg becomes sixth to join

Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris has joined the Second Amendment Sanctuary County movement, which has swept Oklahoma this week.

County Sheriffs that have declared Sanctuary status:

• Logan County (Wednesday)
• Stephens County (Thursday)
• Canadian County (Friday)
• Bryan County (Friday)
• Haskell County (Friday)

Sheriff Morris posted the following statement this morning:

Sheriff declares Canadian County to be Second Amendment Sanctuary

Another day, another sheriff declares his county to be a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. Wednesday was Sheriff Damon Devereaux of Logan County. Yesterday was Sheriff Wayne McKinney of Stephens County. Today it's Sheriff Chris West of Canadian County:


Sheriff West posted the following on Facebook this morning:

I will be officially announcing today that I stand with other Oklahoma Sheriffs, and many across the country in support of the 2nd Amendment, and will proclaim Canadian County, Oklahoma to be a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County.

As Canadian County Sheriff I swore an oath to protect and support the Oklahoma and United States Constitutions, and there is no other RIGHT more sacred or vital in protecting the freedoms and liberty of American citizens than ensuring the protection/s afforded under the 2nd Amendment.

There is nothing more critical during a home invasion, burglary or other assaults and crimes against persons than the ability to protect yourself and your family.

We are very blessed to live in a state that understands and supports the gun rights of Oklahomans secured and guaranteed under the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America.

I believe that if every citizen who could legally carry a firearm would, not only would they and their families be safer, but our entire community would be safer as well.

I urge and encourage our Oklahoma Legislature and our United States Congressional Delegation to support the rights of American citizens, and oppose any and all attempts to pass state or federal legislation infringing upon the gun rights of Americans, or to support and pass any state or federal laws that would criminalize legal possession of firearms... making criminals out of otherwise law abiding citizens.

Furthermore, I urge our Oklahoma Legislature and our United States Congressional Delegation not to support, pass or take any official actions that would be contradictory to the 2nd Amendment, resulting in the unnatural and immoral act of illegal confiscation of firearms from law abiding citizens, or the establishment of a “mandatory” state or national firearm registry, buyback or other firearms surrender type program/s.

In God We Trust!