21-04-2025
Republican state senator announces bid for Oklahoma lieutenant governor
Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, attends the final day of the 2024 Legislative Session on May 30 at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. (Photo by Barbara Hoberock/Oklahoma Voice)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darrell Weaver on Monday announced he will run as a Republican for lieutenant governor in 2026.
'With my common sense conservative approach to governing, I have championed legislation dealing with many issues, such as public safety, victims' rights, small business, and Second Amendment rights,' Weaver, of Moore, said in a press release. 'I have strongly advocated for our growing aerospace industry, and the need to enhance economic and workforce development and promote tourism opportunities.'
Weaver was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2018. He won reelection in 2022 without opposition.
He served for over 28 years in law enforcement with the Oklahoma Bureau of Dangerous Drugs Control. He served as the agency's director the last nine of those years.
Weaver holds a bachelor's in accounting and a master's in business administration.
A formal campaign kickoff is set for later this year.
Weaver joins Republican ticket that includes State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd of Coalgate and Chris White of Broken Bow.
Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, a Republican, is term limited.
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