Mike Brittingham announces campaign for State House District 19

State House District 19 will be an open seat in the 2026 election due to incumbent Republican Rep. Justin Humphrey running for Lieutenant Governor. In addition to Mike Brittingham in the below press release, two other Republicans so far have also announced their candidacies: Derek Porter and Ruben Babcock.

Mike Brittingham Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma State Representative District 19

Antlers, OK (August 21st) – Mike Brittingham, a lifelong resident of Pushmataha County and dedicated public servant, has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Legislature, District 19. With a proven track record in business, community leadership, and county government, Brittingham is well-positioned to bring his conservative values and collaborative approach to the state level.

State Rep. Humphrey releases information on Officer-Involved deaths

Humphrey Releases Information on Officer-Involved Deaths

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, recently requested information from the Office of Criminal Justice Statistics with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation on fatal officer-involved shootings (FOIS), arrest-related deaths (ARDs), and law enforcement officers killed and assaulted (LEOKA).

“I think it’s time Oklahomans have an honest conversation about policing, but one based on facts and data,” Humphrey said. “Only when the public has accurate information about law enforcement and the deaths that occurred while a person was being taken into custody or was in custody, and also the number of law enforcement officers that are killed and assaulted can we decide if changes are needed.”

He released the following compiled by the Statistical Analysis Center:

FOIS for 2015, 2017 and 2018 – the latest year available. Information for 2016 was not included because incidents were not verified through the necessary means listed in each report under the “methodology” section, according to the Office of Criminal Justice Statistics:

Oklahoma Republicans make big legislative gains

Today's election has handed Oklahoma Republicans some big gains in the state legislature.

STATE SENATE: +3
All three Democrat seats were taken by the GOP - SD1 (northeast corner), SD9 (Muskogee and Tahlequah), and SD13 (Ada area). All Republican seats were held. The State Senate is now 42 Republicans, 6 Democrats.

Senate Democrats can trade in the caucus van and now get a car.

STATE HOUSE: +4
Republicans picked up HD3, HD8, HD12, HD13, HD16, and HD19. Democrats picked up HD87 and HD93. The State House is now 75 Republicans, 26 Democrats.