AFP-Oklahoma congratulates successful endorsed State Senate runoff candidates

AFP-Oklahoma Congratulates Endorsed State Senate Candidates Winning Primary Runoffs

Oklahoma's premier grassroots organization propelled both candidates to victory

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Tuesday, August 27th) - Tonight, Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) celebrated its two endorsed non-incumbent candidates who won their primary runoff races for the Oklahoma Senate: Dr. Julie McIntosh (SD-03) and Kelly Hines (SD-47).

In the month leading up to the race, AFP-OK knocked on nearly 14,000 doors across its endorsed candidates' districts to make sure Oklahomans got the absolute best representation in the state legislature next year, and over 30,000 throughout the primary season to date. 

Coburn Endorses Greg Treat in SD47

Dr. Coburn endorses Greg Treat for State Senate

Says Treat is “committed to limited government, passionate about pro-life issues, and dedicated to making Oklahoma a better place to work…”

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) today announced his endorsement of Greg Treat to be Oklahoma’s next State Senator for District 47.

“In the special election for Senate District 47 on January 11, I am proud to endorse Greg Treat for Senate,” Dr. Coburn said.  “Greg Treat has worked with me for several years and I know he is committed to limited government, passionate about pro-life issues, and dedicated to making Oklahoma a better place to work and raise our families.

“The voters of Senate District 47 can trust that Greg Treat has the courage and integrity to fight wasteful spending, hold politicians and bureaucrats accountable to taxpayers, and do what is right and best for the long term future of our state,” Dr. Coburn said.  "On Tuesday, January 11, I encourage the voters of Senate District 47 to elect Greg Treat to the Oklahoma State Senate."

Greg Treat welcomed Dr. Coburn’s endorsement today, saying, “I am proud to receive the endorsement of Dr. Tom Coburn in my candidacy to represent the voters of Senate District 47 at the State Capitol. I have worked side by side with Dr. Coburn over the years and admire his principled, uncompromising approach to life and politics. I am humbled by his support and will continue working hard to bring that same principled approach to the State Capitol while representing the people of Senate District 47.”

Greg Treat is a dedicated Christian, a devoted husband and father, and a lifelong conservative Republican who is working hard to be Oklahoma’s next state senator. As state Senator, Greg will focus on creating the best business environment possible in Oklahoma to help grow Oklahoma’s economy and create jobs. Greg has vowed to be a watchdog for Oklahoma taxpayers, sniffing out wasteful spending in the state budget.

A special election will be held on January 11, 2011 to elect the next State Senator for District 47.

For more information on Greg Treat, please visit: www.gregtreat.com.