The Oklahoma Public Employees Association has endorsed the following Oklahoma state senate candidates for the upcoming election. Candidate endorsements are made after discussions with them about state employee issues and review of their past support for state employees and retirees, if they’ve held office. The OPEA Political Action Committee (PAC) meets and interviews candidates and legislative leaders to determine if we should endorse a candidate. OPEA doesn’t necessarily endorse a candidate in every race.
The endorsements are based solely on whether the candidate has a track record of supporting state employees through their votes or, in the case of a candidate who hasn’t held office, their beliefs about the importance of funding state services, improving employee compensation and retiree pensions. These are the issues that our PAC discusses with every candidate they interview. OPEA does not consider the candidate’s political party or their positions on social issues. What our PAC is concerned with is whether or not a candidate will help improve state employment, retirement and state services. If elected, will they actively work to pass helpful legislation and will will they work to defeat harmful legislation?
These endorsements are as of today. It is possible that other endorsements will follow as the general election draws closer. If you have any questions about the endorsements, please email opie@opea.org
OPEA Senate Candidate Endorsements:
SENATE DISTRICT 1 John Myers – D
SENATE DISTRICT 9 Jack Reavis – D
SENATE DISTRICT 13 Eric Hall – D
SENATE DISTRICT 15 Rob Standridge – R
SENATE DISTRICT 31 Chris Kidd – R
SENATE DISTRICT 39 John Waldron – D
SENATE DISTRICT 47 Greg Treat – R
