
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
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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