Mike Kelley

Republican | Oklahoma

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Kelley


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary & Special SD17


Race

State Rep., Dist. 60


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Mike Kelley websites
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EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City, Associate in Engineering Technology, 1987-1990

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Bachelor of Arts, 1992-1997

WORK & MILITARY

Oklahoma City Fire Department, Battalion Chief/Shift Commander, 1986-2020

Oklahoma City Firefighters Association, CFO-Secretary/Treasurer, 2005-2022

Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, Executive Director, 2021-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Volunteer, 1986-2000

Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Member, 1962-1979

Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene, Member, 1979-1986

Penn Ave Church of the Nazarene, Board Member, Youth Minister, Treasurer, 1986-1998

Heritage Baptist, Member, 1998-2002

Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene, Member, 2002-2016

New Day Church of the Nazarene, Board Member, 2016-2018

Life.Church, Member, 2018-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative HD 60, 2024-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative HD 60, 2024-2026

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Chris West

Oklahoma City Firefighters Association

Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police

Professional Firefighters of Oklahoma

El Reno Firefighters

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)

Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance (2025)

Sooner State PAC (2025)

Anthony Moore (2024)

Brian Hill (OK) (2024)

Carl Newton (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Drew Edmondson (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2026)

National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2025)

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2024)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2024)

Collin Walke (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed the OKGOP Survey in 2026.

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?

To save the life of the Mother.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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?

I believe that businesses should pay their employees a fair wage! Having the government set a wage that is too high would be detrimental to small businesses and start ups. Government should be protective of free enterprise.

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.

Assure that benefits go to the people that truly need them. Eliminate duplicative services and programs. Modernize processes and seek efficiencies.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government should not inhibit or disfavor religious practice and acknowledge that our country and state were founded on biblical principles.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

An exception would be a life saving procedure.


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes! Israel is the Middle East’s only stable democracy, sharing democratic principles, rule of law, and human rights values with the United States.


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.

Strongly Agree

I believe that local control is important and we don't need bureaucrats in Washington determining what is best for the children in Oklahoma.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree

Any funding would have to be devoid of any influence that would be counter to our principles and practices.


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.

Neutral

Uncontrolled expansion of gambling is already occurring. I am in favor of regulating and controlling what is already taking place.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My Lord and Savior is Jesus Christ! My faith drives everything that I do. The bible is God's inspired word and it guides and sustains me!


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.

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 Agree


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?

Natural gas


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?

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?

Obviously, this depends on the severity and nature of the crime. Ultimately rehabilitation and helping someone become a productive member of society would be preferred.

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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

We have a constitutional right to bear arms.

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