Why We Must Retain Senator Prieto
In every election cycle, voters are presented with a choice: keep a proven fighter, or take a gamble on someone who only claims to be one. In Senate District 34, the choice could not be clearer. Senator Dana Prieto is one of the strongest, most reliable conservative voices in the Oklahoma Legislature—pro-freedom, pro-family, and unwaveringly committed to the Constitution. Yet this year, he faces opponents who are trying to sound conservative, act conservative, or even rebrand themselves as conservative—without having the record to back it up.
It begs a simple question: If Senator Prieto is such a proven conservative champion, why would any supposed “conservative” run against him?
Even Senator David Bullard—one of the most conservative members of the State Senate—has said this about Senator Prieto "Anyone claiming to be conservative running against him are not being honest brokers of the people’s trust."
Party Switching and Political Disguises
At least of Senator Prieto’s opponents ran as a Democrat just a few years ago and last September reregistered as a Republican just to run against Senator Prieto. That alone should raise red flags for every Republican voter in District 34!
When a candidate switches parties only after deciding to run, it is rarely because their values suddenly changed—it’s because their political strategy did.
And Oklahoma conservatives deserve more than political strategists. They deserve leaders anchored in principle.
Campaign Promises That Make No Sense
This year, you’ll see glossy mailers and ads from candidates claiming they will “stop this,” “ban that,” or “fight Washington.” But here’s the truth:
Many of the issues these challengers say they’ll “fix” are federal issues—things an Oklahoma State Senator has absolutely no authority over.
So what does that tell us?
Either:
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They don’t understand how state government works,
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They’re promising whatever polls well, hoping voters won’t notice.
Neither is the kind of leadership District 34 needs.
Oklahomans deserve someone who tells the truth, knows the job, and fights for what the state can actually control—not someone reading a national talking-points sheet.
Dana Prieto Has Delivered Exactly What He Promised
Unlike the newcomers, Senator Prieto has a proven record—not empty slogans.
He campaigned on defending liberty, protecting Oklahoma families, and standing up to government overreach. He has done all of that, and more.
Senator Prieto has:
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Defended parental rights and worked to keep government out of family decisions.
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Protected religious liberty and stood firm for faith-based values.
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Opposed burdensome regulations that harm small businesses and Oklahoma workers.
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Fought government overreach, whether it came from agencies, bureaucrats, or unelected boards.
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Asked the tough questions, even when it made lobbyists, bureaucrats, or fellow politicians uncomfortable.
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Stood consistently as a constitutional conservative, not just during election season, but every single day in office.
This is what real representation looks like.
Consistency Matters—Especially Today
In an era where anyone can slap the word “conservative” on a yard sign, the most important thing voters can look for is consistency.
Dana Prieto has never wavered.
He has not changed parties.
He has not changed his principles.
He has not changed his message to match what polls well.
He has done exactly what he said he would do—stand up for the rights, freedoms, and values of District 34.
That is the kind of leadership conservatives should reward, not replace.
A Proven Conservative vs. Political Opportunists
When you strip away the mailers, taglines, and talking points, the truth is simple:
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Only one candidate in this race has a proven conservative record.
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Only one candidate has consistently defended liberty in the State Senate.
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Only one candidate has shown the courage to stand up even to his own party when necessary.
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Only one candidate has fought for the people of District 34, not for political convenience.
That candidate is Senator Dana Prieto.
The others?
They’re running on borrowed labels, borrowed rhetoric, and borrowed credibility.
The Stakes Could Not Be Higher
Senate District 34 cannot afford to lose a principled conservative voice at a time when Oklahoma is facing enormous pressure—from Washington, from activist groups, and from agencies that too often forget who they serve.
We need a Senator who will:
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Challenge overreach
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Protect Oklahoma values
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Stand up for families
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Guard our freedoms
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Hold government accountable
Senator Prieto has been doing that work from day one. And he is exactly the kind of leader Oklahoma needs now more than ever.
Retain Senator Prieto — Because the Record Matters
Republican voters in District 34 have a clear choice:
A proven conservative fighter with a track record of courage and conviction…
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A set of candidates who switched parties, copied conservative language, or made promises they legally cannot fulfill.
The choice is obvious.
Retain Senator Dana Prieto.
Retain integrity.
Retain consistency.
Retain a true conservative voice for Senate District 34.
Because Oklahoma needs fighters—not pretenders.
Conservatives who are actually conservative are a rare find in politics. Dana Prieto is the real deal who votes and behaves exactly how he said he would. He has a proven record as a thoughtful and deliberate representation of our core values and he does not waiver. Anyone claiming to be conservative running against him are not being honest brokers of the people’s trust. Why trade a sure thing for someone who has not proven themselves? Senator Prieto votes and thinks like you and won’t be pushed around. As a conservative I fully endorse Senator Prieto because we need him back at the capital standing tall for what is right.
