OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Oklahoma House Republicans elected their caucus leaders for the upcoming 60th Legislature.
The 81 Republicans will once again have a House supermajority. Their newly elected caucus leaders are as follows:
- Rep. Stan May, R-Broken Arrow, as Caucus Chair
- Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, as Caucus Vice Chair
- Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, as Caucus Secretary
May will be serving his second term as Caucus chair and fourth term in office. May also served as vice chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on Judiciary during the 59th Legislature.
“I am honored to have been elected by my colleagues to serve for a second term,” May said. “I look forward to working with our new legislative leaders on pressing issues such as economic development, educational improvements and public safety.”
Archer, a second-term legislator, was vice chair of the House General Government Committee as a freshman lawmaker. He served two terms as mayor of Elk City before becoming a state representative.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve the House Republican Caucus, my district and the people of Oklahoma,” Archer said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues toward a shared vision and dedication to the conservative principles Oklahomans value.”
Cantrell, also a second-term legislator, was vice chair of the County and Municipal Government Committee during the 59th Legislature. He was previously Marshall County commissioner for District 2.
“I appreciate the trust placed in me to serve in this role,” Cantrell said. “The House is in an excellent position to address critical issues facing our state, and I am optimistic about the future of our caucus, our state and our country.”
Archer and Cantrell succeed Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, and Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, in their respective positions.
Representatives were officially sworn in on Wed., Nov. 20. The full House will formally vote on its next Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore during Organizational Day on Jan. 7, 2025. The first session of the 60th Legislature convenes on Feb. 3.
The House Republican Caucus also elected Rep. Kyle Hilbert as speaker-elect for the 60th Legislature.
