Rick Vernon

Rick Vernon is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 38 in the 2026 election. Drawing on his experience as an attorney, rancher, and community leader in Western Oklahoma, he is running to represent his region at the State Capitol. Vernon advocates for protecting private property rights, including land, water, and agriculture, from government overreach, regulations, and unfair tax burdens. His platform also focuses on improving education in Oklahoma by recruiting and retaining teachers, enhancing reading levels, expanding STEM and career-tech opportunities, and keeping politics out of the classroom. Additionally, he is committed to fostering rural economic development, aiming to attract jobs, industry, and housing to local communities and ensure their voice is heard.