State Representative District 3 in Oklahoma State House District 3, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Rick West — Incumbent State Representative in Heavener, OK

  Rick West is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Oklahoma House District 3, a LeFlore County cattleman, and a rural conservative. With a background in agriculture and USDA service, he is known for fighting utility rate hikes, opposing corporate influence, and rejecting lobbyist money. He champions rural Oklahoma values, working to protect taxpayers, conserve land, and defend against government overreach. West has opposed lab-grown meat policies and backed the Save Oklahoma Plan. He serves as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee and is running for re-election to continue representing his constituents and combating special interests.

• Dalton Staley — Business owner in BOKOSHE, OK

  Dalton Staley, a Republican and candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 3, is a business owner, husband, and father. He emphasizes his non-career politician status, focusing on real community challenges. Staley's platform supports law enforcement, tackles drug issues, and promotes tough-on-crime policies. For the economy, he advocates for better-paying jobs, local entrepreneur support, and fighting inflation via reduced regulation and cutting government spending. He also champions increasing affordable healthcare access, protecting rural facilities, and investing in infrastructure, rural internet expansion, and road improvements.

• Steve Glinski — Retired railroad engineer in Poteau, OK

  Steve Glinski is a lifelong Oklahoman, retired railroad engineer, and former school board member running for State Representative District 3. A working-class advocate, he emphasizes common sense leadership and small-town values. Glinski grew up in LeFlore County, shaped by grandparents who were a Polish immigrant coal miner, a school teacher, and tenant farmers. He served 12 years on the Heavener Board of Education, advocating for public schools. His campaign focuses on supporting workers and small businesses, affordable property insurance, protecting rural healthcare, and strong public schools, guided by values of respect, fairness, humility, and compassion over rigid ideology. He seeks to bring practical solutions to the State Capitol.