OK-01 Republican nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolice officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationOklahoma
BackgroundPolice officer
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Notable personal detailsPaul Royse is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District (OK-01). He previously ran in the district’s 2024 Republican primary against incumbent Rep. Kevin Hern. Royse describes his background as a former Office of Juvenile Affairs police officer, private investigator, and business owner.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes, controlling government spending, and addressing the national debt while defending entitlement programs for seniors. Describes himself as a conservative who will limit government spending and pursue fiscal responsibility.
Healthcare
Expresses support for shoring up Social Security and Medicare for older Americans. Overall positions on broader healthcare policy (ACA, Medicaid, public option, privatization) are not clearly stated in available campaign materials.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a pro-life position, stating he will never support abortion and pledging to advance and assist the pro-life movement.
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