Joe B. Buchanan

Joe B. Buchanan is a candidate for State Senator District 38 Primary Election in 2026 in Oklahoma State Senate District 38, Oklahoma.

Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 38 in OK

Also running: Rick Vernon.

Joe Buchanan is a Republican candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, District 38, with a primary election on June 16, 2026. A former firefighter of 34 years, he prioritizes public safety, advocating for fully funded police, fire, and emergency services. His conservative platform includes being 100% Pro-Life and Pro-Second Amendment. He champions strong local schools, funding classrooms, supporting teachers, and keeping "woke politics" out of education. Economically, Buchanan seeks to cut wasteful spending, lower the tax burden, and shrink government. He aims to boost Western Oklahoma's economy through agriculture, small business, energy, and infrastructure. He also supports immigration policies focused on border security and deportation.