Wagoner County GOP Cobbler & Conversation with Senator James Lankford
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024
7:00 pm
Join us for an evening of delicious cobbler and engaging conversation with Senator James Lankford. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Indian Capital Technology Center, 31350 OK-51, Coweta, OK 74429.
Wagoner County GOP August 2024 Monthly Meeting
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 1, 2024
Guest Speaker: Dr. Everett Piper
Dr. Everett Piper, author of the national best-seller, Not a Daycare: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth. Piper served as president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 17 years during which time he led his school from relative obscurity to a position of national recognition and influence. Piper presently serves as a contributing columnist for The Washington Times. His commentary on religion, education, leadership and politics is featured in local and national media outlets coast to coast. Piper has been a guest on FOX News Special Report, FOX and Friends, FOX Business Channel, FOX The Story with Dana Perino, the Glenn Beck Show, The Factor with Bill O’Reilly, NRA TV, the Dana Loesch Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Rubin Report with Dave Rubin, the Tucker Carlson Show, The Huckabee Show, and the 700 Club with Pat Robertson. He has also provided guest commentary for dozens of talk-radio programs and has filled in as guest host for the likes of Michael Medved, Mike Gallagher and Tony Perkins.
2024 Candidates
On behalf of the Wagoner County Candidate Information Committee (“CIC”), we would like to welcome you to the 2024 CIC Questionnaire Results webpage.
The establishment of the CIC was approved by members of the Wagoner County Republican Party (“WCRP”) in 2018 at its County Convention. Its purpose is to determine to what extent candidates seeking to represent Wagoner County citizens truly understand and represent the Core Values adopted by the WCRP and codified in our Party Platform. This process is not intended to pick winners or losers among candidates. Rather, it compares candidates’ responses against our Core Values. The written questions are designed to be thought provoking and offer the candidates an opportunity to provide any explanatory comments they may wish to add. This process is done as a public service to Wagoner County voters to assist them in being well-informed when they go to the polls on June 18.
Follow-up interviews were conducted by way of a Zoom call between the candidate and members of the CIC. All interviews are conducted by the same moderator. These interviews were audio recorded, where consent was given by the candidate, and are included in each candidates’ links below.
For a complete copy of the CIC Rules codified in our Bylaws click here.
An objective raw Conservative Index score was derived based on initial responses to the questionnaire and then was adjusted, where appropriate, based on the follow-up interview. The adjusted Conservative Index score below indicates a candidates' response consistency with the Core Values of the WCRP.
During this 2024 Election Cycle there were 15 elective offices up for election. In 5 of those races, the incumbents ran unopposed and were reelected; in the other 2 races the Republican candidates did not draw a Republican opponent but will appear on the November ballot. In the remaining 8 races, there were a total of 21 candidates who were sent Questionnaires; 9 of whom chose to participate in this process. In addition, there were 2 additional candidates whose information appears below by virtue of their having participated in a prior year’s CIC process.
On Thursday, June 6, we will be hosting a Candidate Forum at the NSU Broken Arrow Campus.
(3100 New Orleans St, Broken Arrow, OK) at 7:00 pm. We invite you to attend; come early at 6:15 and meet the candidates in a one-on-one setting. More information can be found by Clicking on this link.
We hope after reviewing this information you will take a moment to quickly respond to a one question survey indicating how you heard about our CIC Questionnaire and results.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and review this information. I hope you will also take a few moments to take a quick tour of our website to see what other information is available.
Members of the 2024 Candidate Information Committee:
Chris Corcoran, Chair Matthew Vermillion Martha Vermillion
Michael Kauskey Larry Gallo Justin Dine
| Office |
Candidate (by office then alphabetical by last name) |
2024 Conservative Index |
| U.S. Congress CD1 | Kevin Hern (Incumbent) | Did Not Participate Won primary on to General |
| U.S. Congress CD1 | Paul Royse | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
| U.S. Congress CD2 | Josh Brecheen (Incumbent) | Unopposed in 2024 Primary 2022 Conservative Index - 100% |
| Corporation Commissioner | Brian Bingman | Did Not Participate Won primary on to General |
| Corporation Commissioner | Justin Hornback | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
| Corporation Commissioner | Russell Ray | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
| State Sen. District 03 | Julie McIntosh |
96.5% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| State Sen. District 03 | Patrick Sampson | 85.9% |
| State Sen. District 03 | Blake "Cowboy" Stephens (Incumbent) | Did Not Participate Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| State Rep. District 04 | Bob Culver (Incumbent) | Unopposed in 2024 Primary |
| State Rep. District 08 | Tom Gann (Incumbent) | Unopposed and Won Outright |
| State Rep. District 12 | Kevin McDugle (Incumbent) | WITHDREW |
| State Rep. District 12 | Mark Chapman | Unopposed in 2024 Primary |
| State Rep. District 13 | Neil Hays (Incumbent) | Did Not Participate Won Primary on to General |
| State Rep. District 13 | Jarod Mendenhall | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
| State Rep. District 14 | Chris Sneed (Incumbent) | Unopposed and Won Outright |
| State Rep. District 23 | Derrick Hildebrant |
95.3% Won Primary on to General |
| State Rep. District 23 | Connor Whitham | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
| State Rep. District 98 | J. David Taylor |
92.9% Did not win primary |
| State Rep. District 98 | Gabe Woolley |
85.9% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| State Rep. District 98 | Dean Davis (Incumbent) | Did Not Participate Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| County Commissioner District 02 | Jim E. Helm |
100% Did not win primary |
| County Commissioner District 02 | Randy Stamps |
71.8% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| County Commissioner District 02 | Dustin Dorr |
16.5% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| County Clerk | Lori Hendricks (Incumbent) | Unopposed and Won Outright |
| County Court Clerk | James Hight (Incumbent) | Unopposed and Won Outright |
| County Sheriff | Tyler Cooper |
96.5% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| County Sheriff | Chris Elliott (Incumbent) | Did Not Participate in 2024 2020 Conservative Index - 73% Did not win primary - in runoff race |
| County Sheriff | Jamie Wheeler | Did Not Participate Did not win primary |
2022 Candidate Information Questionnaire Results
2020 Candidate Information Questionnaire Results
2018 Candidate Information Questionnaire Results
Find out which elections are happening this 2024 election cycle
Important Stuff You Don't Want to Miss!
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
No Monthly Meeting in April!
Due to 1st and 2nd Congressional District Conventions taking place in April we will not have a monthly meeting in April. Our next Monthly Meeting will take place when we have our Candidate Forum on June 6th with those Candidates who have participated in the Candidate Information Committee's Questionnaire.
Then we will have a Monthly Meeting on July 11th. Normally we don't have a meeting in July but since we have not had monthly meetings we have decided to have one on the 2nd Thursday of the month of July. More information will be coming out about that.
Important dates to remember:
Read moreWagoner County Republican Party 2024 County Convention
Wagoner County Republican Party
2024 County Convention
The 2024 Quadrennial County Convention is set for Saturday, February 24, 2024
9:00 am Registration Begins
9:55 am Registration Ends
10:00 am Convention Starts
Our Finest Hour Church, 11045 OK-51, Broken Arrow, 74014
Our County Convention will be held Saturday, February 24th at 10:00 am. We will meet at Our Finest Hour Church (11045 OK-51, Broken Arrow, 74014). Registration will begin at 9:00 am and close at 9:55 am. Doors will close at 9:55 am and if you are not in the building by that time you will not be allowed to participate. Convention will start at 10:00 am. Please make sure to have your Voter ID Card with you. There will be a separate sign in for Republican Guest and Candidates.
Read moreWagoner County GOP January 2024 Monthly Meeting
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 4, 2024
Guest Speaker: Shannon T. Clark
Shannon T. Clark serves as Executive Director (Chief Executive Officer) & Chief of Law Enforcement for the Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA). He has more than 33 years of combined experience in law enforcement and law enforcement administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. He is also a state qualified Mediation Professional specializing in civil dispute resolution.
🎄Wagoner County GOP 2023 Christmas Party and Ornament Auction (fundraiser) 🎄
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Scheduled for
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Come early and join us at 6:30 pm and bring your favorite Christmas Edibles.
7:00 pm Christmas Party and Ornament Auction (Fundraiser)
Join us as we celebrate the reason for the season, Jesus Christ being Born!
Four years ago we had our Inaugural Christmas Party and Ornament Auction Fundraiser. We still will have a brief monthly meeting and then we will celebrate the reason for the season, Jesus Christ being born!
Wagoner County GOP November 2023 Monthly Meeting
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 2, 2023
Guest Speaker: Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell
Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018. In that role, he serves as President of the Oklahoma State Senate, and is a member of multiple constitutional boards and commissions. Lt. Governor Pinnell also serves as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage on Governor Kevin Stitt’s cabinet.
In his role as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Pinnell oversees the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation and the state’s efforts to promote tourism, the third largest industry in Oklahoma. Pinnell led the successful effort to rebrand the State of Oklahoma, a component of the overall effort to retain and recruit more jobs to the state of Oklahoma.
Pinnell also currently serves on the Department of Commerce executive committee focusing on small business growth, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Pinnell has a background in entrepreneurship and is a small business owner with his wife, Lisa, who is an inventor and entrepreneur.
Matt is a graduate of Oral Roberts University with a degree in Advertising and lives in Tulsa with his wife and their 4 children who attend Jenks Public Schools.
Wagoner County GOP October 2023 Monthly Meeting
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 5, 2023
Guest Speaker: Robert Mann, Oklahoma Advocacy Legal Assistance
Robert Mann was born in November of 1971 in Lufkin, Texas. To Charles Mann, a career Army pilot and Nina C. Mann, who would retire from St John's as an ICU nurse and a diabetic educator.
Robert's parents divorced when he was in 3rd grade and moved to North Tulsa with his mother and sister.
The only male role models around were thieves and drug addicts and hustlers. By the time Robert was 17 he had a lengthy rap sheet. By 19, with a 7th grade education, Robert took an open plea before Judge Dalton and received a pair of 30 year sentences to run concurrently.
Wagoner County GOP September 2023 Monthly Meeting
Wagoner County Republican Party Newsletter
Next Monthly Meeting Thursday, September 7, 2023
Join us at 6:30 pm for a time of friendly fellowship.
(Fellowship Food Theme: Salads)
Meeting at 7:00 pm
(See Map Below)
LIBERAL ARTS - ROOM 112
PLEASE R.S.V.P.
Guest Speaker: Jordan Rollinson, Turning Point USA High School Rep for OK, KS, AR, TN
Jordan Rollinson is a high school field representative for Turning Point USA. Representing OK, AR, KS, and TN, his mission is to empower students to start a Turning Point Chapter or an Activism Hub. With over five years of experience working with youth organizations, volunteering for partisan and nonpartisan organizations, obtaining a bachelor of arts in political science from Oral Roberts University, and being elected Vice President of the College of Republicans and Vice President of the student body of Oral Roberts University, he understands the importance of educating the next generation on their constitutional rights. His aspirations to change the false doctrine youth may believe about America, government, familial values, and their self-identity invigorate his passion to take a stand. Through Turning Point USA, Jordan strongly believes there is still hope for the great nation of the United States of America.