Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Cole supports stopping what he calls out-of-control government spending, alongside reducing red tape and the size of government. The campaign statement does not identify spending areas or specific budget changes.
Context: No spending areas or budget measures are specified.
Cole supports lowering taxes as part of his approach to economic growth and a less intrusive government. The campaign statement does not specify which taxes he would reduce or by how much.
Context: No tax types, rates, or proposed changes are specified.
Cole supports reducing regulations that he views as burdensome or job-stifling, arguing that government should let private businesses and entrepreneurs operate with less interference. He presents this as a way to help the private sector flourish and support job creation.
Context: No specific regulations or repeal measures are named.
Tom says he continues to fight for American energy independence and Oklahoma’s economy. The campaign also credits him with helping end the oil export ban, but does not identify a further policy mechanism in the available text.
Context: The stated future position is broad; the text does not specify additional measures.
Tom says he works to protect Oklahoma military installations from cuts and to add missions to them. The campaign also refers to winning pay for military personnel, but the text cuts off before specifying what pay measure it describes.
Context: The campaign text is truncated before it specifies the pay measure or further details about the proposed work.