Candidate for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in 2026 Oklahoma General Election.
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Get StartedTo optimize resource allocation, we might consider transitioning routine inspections for boilers and elevators to qualified private sector providers, potentially streamlining the state's regulatory oversight. Consultation should be emphasized over fines. The Department of Labor can act as a consultant first, where the primary goal is to help businesses achieve safety standards through education rather than the state generating revenue through punitive fines. Learn more
Standard labor laws are often built for 1950s-style factory work. I oppose efforts to "reclassify" gig workers such as Uber drivers or freelance consultants as employees, which often strips them of the flexibility they value. Benefits should be tied to the individual, not to the employer, allowing for a mobile and free workforce. Learn more
People have a right to earn a living. I propose a strict review of all state licensing requirements to ensure they are truly for public safety or health, and not just to keep competitors out. I advocate for right-to-earn initiatives that streamline professional entry. Learn more
Oklahoma is a Right to Work state. I advocate sufficient transparency to ensure union members know exactly where their dues are being spent, particularly regarding political contributions. Unions must remain accountable and valuable to their members to earn their financial support, much like any other service in a free market. While some states are moving backward toward compulsory unionism, I will ensure Oklahoma remains a bastion of worker choice. Learn more
I am an advocate for market-based wages. Wages are a private contract between two consenting parties. Minimum wage laws have unintended consequences. State-mandated price floors do what all government issued price floors do: they create surpluses, which in the world of labor means layoffs. Rather than helping entry-level workers, minimum wage laws lead to reduced hours or automating roles. Learn more
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