This Tuesday includes elections in three state legislative seats - House Districts 71 and 74 and Senate District 8. Below is an announcement from HD74 Republican candidate Kevin Norwood.
Norwood is one of five Republican candidates running, including 'World of Weed' dispensary owner Brand Peixotto (aka "The Cannabis King" according to his self-published books on the topic), Sheila Vancuren (wife of the representative who resigned, forcing the special election), Maggie Stearman (26 year-old mother of two, daughter-in-law of former conservative Rep. Wendi Stearman), and Marine vet and nonprofit leader Johnathon Shepherd.
Peixotto and Vancuren have the definite money edge ("Cannabis King" Peixotto loaned his campaign $60k), so conservatives will need to consolidate behind a candidate (Norwood or Stearman) in order to make it into the runoff. I'd go with Norwood.
Owasso, OK - Dr. Kevin Norwood announced significant endorsements in support of his campaign, adding 100 Faith & Youth and Community Leaders who serve our local communities and serve around the state. Many have worked with Kevin in his ministry, leader mentorship programs, or community and youth mentorship outreaches. Several shared their own “Kevin Norwood story” of how he has truly transformed lives with his mentorship throughout the campaign.
Leading the list is Pastor Bruce McCarty, who shared the following, “Dr. Kevin Norwood served as our youth pastor at Owasso First Assembly for 3 decades as a mentor and encourager for hundreds of teenagers. He developed a national impact among youth ministers with his creative and dedicated leadership. He is diligent, principled, and devoted. He was more than a youth pastor for our church, he was a youth pastor for our community. He serves Owasso city leadership with recognition on the state level for his community service. Kevin is a great friend and leader. He is a great choice to represent our community at the state capitol as our State Representative.”
Paul Abner, President of the statewide organization Oklahoma Faith Leaders added, “I have known Kevin Norwood for over 30 years, and can attest to his character, leadership, and servant’s heart, that has impacted literally thousands of Oklahomans through his work on teen mentorship, positive mental health programs, and community initiatives that have improved lives across Oklahoma. He served as my first youth minister, and even in his early days I saw his commitment to a life of service to Oklahomans that has only grown stronger as his work and careful mentorship expanded his reach statewide and beyond. I am proud to support his candidacy for State Representative.”
Kevin responded, “I want to thank Paul Abner and the faith leaders community for this endorsement. Having such a strong group of individuals putting their names next to mine in support of my candidacy is deeply appreciated and reminds me once again of the great trust that has been placed in me to represent the people first in finding positive solutions to the challenges our communities face.”
The list of leaders includes:
Dr. Kevin Norwood earned his Doctor of Leadership degree in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. Prior to his Doctorate, Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma, and a master's degree in Applied Theology from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Kevin is married to Ann Norwood, RN, who is a Clinical Documentation Specialist, and has two children, Maci, and London.
To learn more about Kevin Norwood and his qualifications and involvement in our community, please visit his website at: www.NorwoodForOK.com and follow him on Facebook at: Kevin Norwood for State Representative.
The Republican special primary election will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. To find your voting location please visit okvoterportal.okelections.gov.
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