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Jake Merrick is a conservative Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. A native Oklahoman, successful entrepreneur, and committed Christian, Jake is running to restore constitutional governance, protect family values, and bring accountability back to state government.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Jake Merrick has deep roots in the state he seeks to lead. As a business owner and job creator, he understands the challenges facing Oklahoma families and employers. His background in business has given him firsthand experience with the burden of excessive regulation and taxation that stifles economic growth.

Jake is an unapologetic defender of life from conception, a champion of parental rights in education, and a steadfast advocate for election integrity. He believes that Oklahoma's government should serve its citizens, not the other way around, and is committed to reducing the size and scope of state government while protecting individual liberties.

As a man of faith, Jake's positions are grounded in biblical principles. He believes that the foundation of a strong society is the traditional family, and he will work tirelessly to protect Oklahoma families from government overreach and radical ideologies that threaten their values and way of life.

Jake Merrick is married and resides in Oklahoma. He is actively involved in his local church and community. His campaign is focused on bringing common-sense, constitutional leadership to the Governor's office and making Oklahoma a beacon of freedom and prosperity for all its citizens.

Jake's campaign priorities include: election integrity through paper ballots and voter ID, abolishing abortion in Oklahoma, reforming the Department of Human Services, protecting medical freedom, improving education by redirecting funds to classrooms, defending traditional family values, and promoting economic growth through limited government and lower taxes.

Jake Merrick is a conservative Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. A native Oklahoman, entrepreneur, and devoted Christian, Jake is committed to restoring constitutional governance and protecting family values.

His campaign focuses on election integrity, protecting life from conception, parental rights in education, medical freedom, and economic growth through limited government. Jake believes Oklahoma deserves leadership that puts families first and holds government accountable to the people it serves.