Wade Burleson
OK-03 Republican nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleAuthor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age64 years old (Dec 27, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundAuthor
EducationBaylor University (BA)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Wade Burleson is an Oklahoma-based author and retired Baptist pastor who led Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid. He previously served as president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and as a trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board. He is the president of Istoria Ministries and has been a Republican candidate for Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district, including a 2022 primary run and a subsequent 2026 filing.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports replacing the tax code with a flat tax and favors minimal government involvement in the economy. The candidate rejects income redistribution and advocates for abolishing taxpayer-funded health-care programs, emphasizing limited government and private-property rights.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including denying state and federal funds to sanctuary jurisdictions. Emphasizes that immigrants should follow legal processes and pledge allegiance, and lists border security as a campaign priority. Statements focus on protecting citizens while allowing legal immigration through established procedures.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports very strict limits on abortion, stating it should be allowed only in extreme cases where the life of the mother is at stake, opposes funding for abortion providers (including Planned Parenthood), and describes protecting life “from conception to death.”
Climate & Energy
Supports increased domestic fossil fuel production and hydraulic fracturing, views stricter environmental regulations as harmful to jobs, and describes renewable energy as having a role but secondary to fossil fuels for energy independence.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes restrictions on gun ownership and supports strong Second Amendment protections. He answered “None” to what restrictions are needed for public safety, rejects allowing victims to sue firearms dealers/manufacturers, and lists endorsements from pro-gun groups.
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