Incumbent
Jeff Starling
Oklahoma Republican Attorney General nominee?
$526.62
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleOther
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationOklahoma
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationWake Forest University (undergraduate degree)
Notable personal detailsJeff Starling is an attorney and energy-industry executive who has served as Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment since his appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt in December 2024. He has worked in private practice and in-house legal leadership roles in the energy sector, including as chief legal and administrative officer at Lagoon Water Midstream and as assistant general counsel at Devon Energy. He is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates pro-business, deregulatory policies and opposes federal green energy subsidies; priorities include reducing regulatory barriers, modernizing the legal system to help businesses, and making Oklahoma more business-friendly. No explicit proposals to raise taxes or expand wealth-redistributive programs were found in the sourced materials. The available statements emphasize regulatory relief and repeal of green energy handouts rather than support for progressive tax increases.
Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes securing Oklahoma’s borders and stopping criminal illegal immigration, proposing close cooperation with ICE and state action to turn over illegal immigrants who commit crimes. The campaign frames immigration concerns around public safety and enforcement rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jeff Starling describes himself as pro-life, stating he believes life begins at conception and pledging to be a strong advocate for the unborn. He says he will defend Oklahoma’s existing protections for the unborn as part of his priorities for Attorney General.
Climate & Energy
Supports Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry, opposes federal green energy subsidies and federal regulatory overreach, and favors reducing regulatory burdens on energy producers to promote energy development and reliability.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports and pledges to defend the Second Amendment and Oklahoma’s current gun laws, and emphasizes backing law enforcement and public safety. Positions emphasize protecting gun rights while focusing on criminal enforcement priorities.
News
There are no recent, concrete developments in the provided news about Jeff Starling. The only item is about Sen. Cynthia Lummis not seeking reelection in 2026, which affects the Wyoming Senate race broadly, but it does not mention Starling or any actions by him.
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