David Ostrowe

David Ostrowe is a conservative Republican and Navy veteran running for Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. A former Naval aircrewman, he built a successful career as a businessman, owning and operating multiple franchises like Burger King, Taco Bell, and Church's Chicken, employing over 1,000 Oklahomans. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the State of Oklahoma, focused on cutting bureaucracy, improving agency performance, and ensuring public transparency. Ostrowe’s campaign highlights his record of cutting waste and delivering government accountability. He aims to aggressively recruit manufacturers and create jobs, leveraging his business acumen. He is a Christian family man endorsed by the International Franchise Association.