2022 Oklahoma Voter Guide
Gubernatorial CANDIDATES
NATALIE BRUNO (L)
AGE: 37
WHERE SHE LIVES: Edmond
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Taylor, four children and two stepchildren
EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University OKC, associate’s degree, alcohol and substance abuse counseling
OCCUPATION: Director of digital strategy, Skyline Media Group
KEVIN STITT (R)
AGE: 49
WHERE HE LIVES: Oklahoma City
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Sarah, six children
EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University, bachelor’s in accounting, 1996 OCCUPATION: Governor, Oklahoma, 2019-present; Founder and former chairman, Gateway Mortgage
JOY HOFMEISTER (D)
AGE: 58
WHERE SHE LIVES: Tulsa
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Jerry, four children
EDUCATION: Texas Christian University, bachelor’s in education, 1988; Attended the University of Oklahoma, seeking a master’s in education administration
OCCUPATION: State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oklahoma, 2015-present; Former owner, Kumon Math & Reading Centers, Tulsa
ERVIN STONE YEN (I)
AGE: 67
WHERE HE LIVES: Nichols Hills
FAMILY STATUS: Married to Pam, five children
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in zoology, University of Oklahoma, 1977; M.D., University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1981; Residency, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1981-1984
OCCUPATION: Anesthesiologist, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center and St. Anthony Hospital, 1984-present; Former chief of anesthesiology, St. Anthony Hospital
THEIR POSITIONS
ECONOMY
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OVERALL
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Emphasizes privacy rights and rights for business owners and women. “Fight to unite Oklahoma!” is her campaign theme. Would use bold leadership to “forge partnerships and renew faith in small government,” to build consensus on policies that benefit all Oklahomans. | Reaffirms his goal of producing an “Oklahoma turnaround” that elevates the state to top 10 status in key areas such as job growth, education, and infrastructure. Believes his “fiscally conservative leadership” and push for innovation are benefitting taxpayers and modernizing the economy. Advocates for “conservative, common-sense policies that put freedom first.” | Describes herself as a collaborative and “aggressively moderate” leader who would restore trust in state government and can get things done. Would “stand up to both parties” to strengthen schools and bolster the economy. Would prioritize accountability and transparency. Would focus on long-term strategies instead of “short-term political pandering.” | ills himself as “a moderate conservative choice for Oklahoma” with a reputation for integrity, compassion, and wide-ranging knowledge. Believes Oklahomans are weary of leaders who pander to divisiveness and chaos and want a governor who is a voice of reason, working across party lines to accomplish positive change, whether in healthcare or education. |
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