Key Takeaways
Family Focus
Oklahoma’s heartbeat is its energy – oil and gas flowing through our veins, powering homes, fueling jobs, and anchoring our way of life. For decades, this industry has been a source of pride, a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of Oklahomans who turn raw land into opportunity.
But today, that legacy faces threats: federal overreach, shifting regulations, and a world that sometimes forgets where its energy comes from. With a plan rooted in conservative values, Leisa aims to keep Oklahoma’s energy sector thriving, ensuring jobs stay local, families stay strong, and our state remains a powerhouse
The Stakes: Energy as Oklahoma’s Backbone
Let’s talk facts. Oklahoma ranks among the top oil and gas producers in the nation, with over 100,000 jobs tied directly or indirectly to the industry. From rig workers in the Panhandle to refinery operators in Tulsa, these are the folks who keep our economy humming.
Washington bureaucrats pushing green agendas that ignore our realities, piling on rules that choke small operators and drive up costs. She’s heard the stories: families stretched thin as jobs dry up, towns losing their spark as wells sit idle.
Her opponent might shrug and say it’s progress, but Leisa knows better. She’s not here to let outsiders dictate our destiny. Instead, she’s doubling down on what works, with a vision that protects what we’ve built while preparing for what’s ahead. It’s not about clinging to the past—it’s about securing our place in a changing world.
Jobs, Freedom, and Forward Thinkin
First, Leisa’s taking on the feds. She pledges to push back against overregulation, using every tool in the Governor’s toolbox.
She wants drilling permits streamlined, not stalled in red tape, so companies can invest here, not elsewhere. “The government shouldn’t be in the business of picking winners and losers,” she argues. “Oklahoma can compete if they just let us work.”
Leisa’s proposing a workforce initiative to keep energy jobs in-state and thriving. Picture this: training programs tailored for the next generation of roughnecks, welders, and engineers, funded through public-private partnerships, not tax hikes.
And she’s not blind to the future. Leisa knows energy’s evolving, so she’s pushing for Oklahoma to lead in innovation—think cleaner extraction tech or methane capture that keeps us competitive without selling out our roots. She’ll incentivize companies to stay ahead, offering tax breaks for those who reinvest in local jobs and tech, not distant shareholders. It’s a balance: honoring our legacy while building resilience.
The Payoff: Strong Families, Strong Oklahoma
When a rig shuts down, it’s not just a paycheck lost; it’s a kid who can’t afford college, a mortgage unpaid, a community fraying. Leisa’s plan flips that script. More jobs mean more dads and moms coming home with pride, more kids growing up with options, more towns buzzing with life. She sees an Oklahoma where energy prosperity lifts everyone – where a welder in Woodward and a teacher in Jenks both feel the ripple of a strong economy.
Leisa Mitchell Haynes isn’t here to let Oklahoma’s energy legacy fade. She’s here to fight for it—with grit, with smarts, and with a love for this state that runs as deep as our wells. “We built this,” she says, “and we’re not giving it up.”
