Bryan Husted
Republican | Oklahoma
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bryan Husted
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary & Special SD17
Race
State Senator, Dist., 24
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University, OKC, Credit for Criminal Justice, 2001-2001
Oklahoma City Community College, OKC, No degree, 1996-1997
WORK & MILITARY
Oklahoma City Police Department, Sergeant / Detective, 2001-2012
DrillRight Technology, Vice President, 2012-2017
Integrity Directional, Facility Manager / HSE, 2017-2020
Thru Tubing Solutions, HSE Rep, 2022-2024
Hugg & Hall, HSE Specialist, 2024-2025
Jackson Mechanical, Safety Director, 2025-2025
RBI Auto, Partner, 2025-Present
AFFILIATIONS
Victory Family Church, Board Member, 2018-Present
Fraternal Order of Police, Trustee, 2009-2015
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police lodge 123
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 157 (Oklahoma City Firefighters)
OTHER INFORMATION
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
Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund abortion providers. I believe public funds should support services that protect life and provide care for mothers, children, and families.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I do not support elective abortion. I believe every human life has value and should be protected.
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.
Agree
I believe laws should be enforced, but this is a complex issue and I would rely on current legal guidance and medical expertise to ensure enforcement is applied appropriately.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe wages should be driven by the market and local conditions. My focus is on creating an economy where businesses can grow and workers have opportunities to earn higher wages through skills and experience.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and private property rights are foundational to economic growth, job creation, and individual opportunity.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Make spending more transparent 2. Cut out duplicate or unnecessary programs 3. Hold agencies accountable for results 4. Focus on core services 5. Run things more efficiently
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe the founders intended to keep the government from controlling the church, not to keep faith out of public life. People should be free to practice their beliefs, and government should not interfere with that.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t believe people should be forced to act against their deeply held beliefs.
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.
I believe the private sector delivers better healthcare than the government. We should focus on competition and choice, while maintaining a safety net for those who need it.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t support the government tracking people’s personal medical information like that. Privacy matters.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I believe China poses a real threat, especially when it comes to intellectual property, cybersecurity, and economic competition, and it’s something we need to take seriously.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is an important ally, and maintaining strong relationships with our allies helps with stability and security.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support legal immigration. But I don’t support sanctuary policies or giving benefits to people who are here illegally. Laws should be followed and enforced.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Education has been a concern for a long time, and I think most people agree we can do better. We’re fortunate that places like Moore Public Schools are doing well, and I don’t want to disrupt what’s working. At the same time, families deserve to feel like they’re getting real value for what they pay in taxes. I support practical improvements, accountability, and making sure decisions are made as close to the classroom as possible
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
I don’t believe foreign governments should have influence in our education system.
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
I believe parents should have the primary role in making decisions about their child’s health and education
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I believe children should be protected and that major, life-altering decisions should not be made at a young age.
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 believe marriage is God-ordained and traditionally between one man and one woman. At the same time, we live in a country of freedom, and I respect people’s right to live their lives under the law.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
I don’t have an issue with responsible gambling. But too often it leads to addiction and financial problems, and families end up paying the price. Because of that, I’m cautious about expanding it.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith in God drives everything I do. I’m unwavering and unapologetic about that. It guides my decisions, my values, and how I treat people.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Voting is a fundamental civic duty, and it’s important that we protect it. Requiring ID is a simple, common-sense way to ensure elections are secure and trusted.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t support reparations based on race. I believe people should be treated equally under the law.
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
Women’s sports and spaces must be reserved for biological females to ensure fairness, safety, and privacy
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
I don’t believe we can tax our way into being more green. That approach doesn’t make sense to me.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Reliable energy comes from sources like oil, natural gas, and nuclear. We need energy that’s dependable and affordable
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
I’m conservative in my values, but I believe in having respectful conversations with people who think differently. I have friends across the political spectrum, and while we may disagree on some issues, we still get along. I think most Americans agree on far more than we disagree on, and I’m not interested in fighting over the small percentage where we don’t.
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?
The goal of the criminal justice system is to protect the public, enforce the law, and hold people accountable, while also giving those who are willing a chance to turn their lives around
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Protecting children should always be a priority, especially with how much of life is online now.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
U.S. law should be based on the Constitution, and that should not be replaced or influenced by any other legal system.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe law-abiding citizens of sound mind should be able to own firearms without unnecessary government interference. The focus should be on enforcing existing laws and addressing individuals who pose a real threat, rather than placing additional restrictions on responsible gun owners.
