State Rep. Vancuren resigns mere weeks after winning reelection

You know what's super annoying to me? State legislators who resign mere weeks after winning reelection. Taxpayers literally just spent thousands of dollars on the election that Rep. Vancuren just won, and now are on the hook again for a special election.

Vancuren Announces Resignation From House After Six Years of Service

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, announced today that he will resign from the House District 74 seat in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, effective January 1, 2025, after six years of dedicated service to the state. Elected in 2018, Vancuren served as the vice chair of the House Common Education Committee for the duration of his tenure and played an instrumental role in shaping legislative outcomes in education, fiscal policy and transparency.

“Serving the people of Oklahoma, and specifically House District 74, has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Vancuren said. “I am proud of the work we accomplished in the House during such a transformative period in our state’s history. From addressing budget deficits to securing a record $4 billion in savings, our efforts have positioned Oklahoma for a stronger, more stable future.”

Vancuren served on several key committees during his time in the Legislature, including Appropriations & Budget, Higher Education and Career Tech, and A&B Natural Resources.

His leadership in these areas contributed to historic education reforms, tax cuts to help Oklahoma families combat inflation, and the establishment of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT), which aims to ensure greater accountability and transparency in state government. As vice chair of the House Common Education Committee,Vancuren worked tirelessly to advance teacher pay and classroom funding—efforts that have led to the most significant education reforms in Oklahoma’s history.

“I am especially proud of the substantial advancements we made in education during my time in office,” Vancuren said. “As a former public school teacher and coach for 30 years, these changes are personal to me. We’ve made great strides in supporting our teachers and students, and I believe these reforms will leave a lasting impact on Oklahoma’s educational landscape for years to come.”

“While my time in the Legislature has come to an end, I will continue to work for the people of Owasso as the new District 2 Deputy County Commissioner for Tulsa County,” said Vancuren. “I want to thank the constituents of House District 74 for entrusting me with the privilege of representing them. Your support has meant the world to me, and I will always be grateful for your faith in me to serve our community and the state of Oklahoma.”