Senator Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has been selected by his Republican colleagues to serve as their nominee for Senate Pro Tempore for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature.
Pro Tem Paxton was unopposed for the Republican nomination during the Senate Republican Caucus’ first meeting of the 61st Legislature today. He will stand for a formal vote of the full Senate during the Legislature’s organizational day on Jan. 5. If elected, Pro Tem Paxton will continue leading the chamber through the 2027 and 2028 legislative sessions.
Paxton was first elected Pro Tem by his Republican colleagues in 2024 and has since led the Senate’s policy priorities and legislative operations.
“I’m honored to have the continued confidence and support of my colleagues,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “Serving as pro tem is a responsibility I take seriously, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. We have important work ahead of us, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside our members to advance policies that strengthen Oklahoma, protect taxpayers and create opportunities for our citizens. We have a tremendous group of senators who are committed to making Oklahoma a better place to live, work and raise a family. Our focus will remain on responsible budgeting, strengthening our economy, improving education and ensuring state government remains accountable to the people we serve.”
As Pro Tem, Paxton leads the Senate’s 48-member chamber, oversees its legislative operations and helps guide the Senate’s policy priorities. He also works closely with House leadership and the governor to advance the Senate’s legislative agenda.
Pro Tem Paxton represents Senate District 23, which includes portions of Canadian and Grady counties. He is a fifth-generation Oklahoman, businessman, farmer and rancher, and longtime volunteer firefighter from Tuttle. He and his wife, Misti, have been married for 35 years and have four adult children.
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