Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Tom Cole, purports to represent the people of Oklahoma’s Fourth District, but his campaign finance reports tell a different story. His expenditures include transactions made at the Congressional Liquor store, to a $10,000 bill from a luxury ski resort, St. Regis Deer Valley. Who pays for this? 

Oklahoma is no stranger to unpredictable weather. Anytime your phone buzzes or rings with weather alerts, that comes from the National Weather Service. Although we are not officially designated as the weather capital, Oklahoma is home to the National Weather Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. As Oklahomans, we understand the importance of being weather aware.

Debates over immigration tend to focus on numbers, policies, and border security, but immigration is bigger than all the numbers and statistics. Immigration is not just a policy issue; it is a human one. Immigration is about people. Immigrants are human beings just like you and me with stories, dreams, and dignity. Take my wife, Rocio, for example. Rocio has been in this country for over 30 years, and it took her many years, challenges, and prayers to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. 

Includes live audio recording from Rocio Jacob at the campaign kick-off on August 16, 2025.

Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for beef cows, with more cattle than people. In 2020, Oklahoma exported $349.9 million in beef and veal, contributing approximately $2.7 billion to the state’s economy annually. One out of every fifty jobs in Oklahoma is supported by the pork industry, which we lead 9th in the nation.

Children are not able to do basic arithmetic. Why is this such a big deal? Well, education impacts the workforce, the economy, and the overall quality of life.

I will fight to ensure the youth have a permanent seat at the table, because, after all, they are the future. I could drone ad nauseum about the power of young voices, but I will keep it short. This message is more powerful straight from a young voice, and I will introduce you to one who is working alongside me to fight for a better Oklahoma. She was a part of something truly special this summer, an experience that allowed her to connect with Oklahoma in a unique way. Hear more about her experience and what she has to say about the need for younger voices in this fight for Democracy in her blog post. Meet Valarie.

Imagine waking up one day and realizing the rules that protect you no longer apply. Unfortunately, no imagination is necessary because we are living in that reality. A reality where many elected officials have lost sight of what the Constitution stands for. A reality that leaves us questioning whether they’ve even read this sacred document, understand the depth it holds, and what is at stake. Does the law even matter to our current administration? It seems that our leaders are focused on their own self-interest, without a single regard for people like you and me. This is not the America I fought for, and this is not the America you deserve.

The Civil Rights Movement, Suffrage, the Farm Workers Movement, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the MeToo Movement, and Occupy Wall Street. These movements all have one thing in common: they started with ordinary people. Ordinary people who decided that enough was enough. Ordinary people who decided that they had the power to change the world. Ordinary people who rose to the challenge of their time. Ordinary people just like you. These movements teach us that each of us has the power to create change by simply showing up for a cause and communicating with our community.