OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — Newly elected Rep. Dillon Travis, R‑Maramec, was sworn in Wednesday at the Oklahoma House of Representatives after winning the Feb. 10 special election to serve House District 35, which spans Pawnee County and parts of Creek, Noble, Osage and Payne counties.
“I am honored to be sworn in as the newest state representative,” Travis said. “I promise to represent House District 35 well and continue working hard for rural Oklahoma. I am thankful for everyone who has helped me get here, especially my wife, mom, brother and all friends from across the district. I am blessed to be here and excited to get to work.”
Travis is a sixth‑generation Oklahoman with a background in agriculture and small business; he owns an agriculture company serving producers across four states and manages his family’s cattle and hay operation.
He won the special election with about 64% of the vote, succeeding former Rep. Ty Burns.
By the numbers: Following Wednesday’s ceremony, the Oklahoma House is 81 Republicans, 18 Democrats.
