
Todd Russ
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Todd Russ
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
Treasurer
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
SWOSU, Weatherford, BS - Finance, 1988
WORK & MILITARY
Selective Service registration, 1979-1980
AFFILIATIONS
See website
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative House District 55, 2009-2022
Oklahoma State Treasurer, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Oklahoma State Treasurer, 2026-
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Harold Hamm
Oklahoma Faith Leaders
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliot
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Donald Trump (2024)
Darcy Jech (2022)
James Lankford (2021)
Kevin Stitt (2021)
Brent Howard (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (23)
Charles McCall (2022)
Dream Big PAC (2022)
Glen Mulready (2022)
Harold Wright (2022)
John Haste (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed the OKGOP Survey in 2026.
In 2026, Todd Russ has an "A" voting record in the legislature from the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only medically necessary to protect the life of the mother
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I was the author of the Heartbeat Bill in Oklahoma which declares legal protections for life beginning at 6 weeks!
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
We’re a pro-growth, right-to-work state with strong work ethic, low cost of living, and an economy driven by small business.Raising the minimum wage by law sounds compassionate, but increases unemployment for young and entry-level workers in rural OK
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Modernize operations in banking, saving time and taxpayer dollars while improving transparency. Competitive bidding & lowest-cost contracts | Award services to the best value, Eliminate bureaucracy | Negotiate state debit cards, expand digital payments, and streamline unclaimed property | Remove investments that don't align with OK values | Prioritize deposits in Oklahoma Community banks, not D.C. or Wall Street.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means exactly what the First Amendment says: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. Government has no business creating a state church or punishing people for living out their faith. At the same time, the Founders never intended to scrub God or religious principle from public life—they saw faith as essential to morality and self-government
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No, they have the right to their own beliefs and the working out of them.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Not applicable to this office.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
They pose the same threat when they own the public companies that investors pore money into. I have stood for the removal of investments where the intellectual property, and primary ownership belong to the CCP. Bring our money back to the USA and invest in companies who are truly capitalists.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is one of our strongest allies, the only true democracy fighting radical terrorism daily. We share intelligence, technology, and values that keep Americans safer. As Treasurer, I tripled our investment in Israeli bonds to $122.5M in 2025 — smart, high-yield investments that support our ally while delivering strong returns for Oklahoma taxpayers. Genesis 12:3 reminds us: “I will bless those who bless you.” Standing with Israel is both moral and strategic.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone—His death on the cross for our sins, His resurrection, and His coming return. I strive to live by the values taught in the Word: integrity, humility, hard work, compassion, sanctity of life from conception to natural death, the importance of strong marriages and families, and personal responsibility. These beliefs shape how I serve. Treasurer is a ministry to me—a chance to be a faithful steward of the resources and trust Oklahomans place in me. I believe government should protect God-given liberties, not replace the roles of the church, family, and individual. I pray daily for wisdom. To whom much is given much is expected
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Wind, solar, gas, and all the above have a place, but without government tax credits or special advantages.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Not applicable to this office.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Second Amendment is clear: “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” As a lifelong Oklahoman, constitutional conservative, and strong defender of our God-given rights, I believe no restrictions on law-abiding citizens are needed — because the right to self-defense is fundamental, not a government privilege.
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