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Matt Pinnell has made a name for himself within the republican party.

As the youngest state republican party chairman in the country at the time of his election, he helped the party secure all five congressional seats and every statewide elected office simultaneously for the first time in Oklahoma history.

Now, Pinnell wants to put what he calls his unique skill set to work for the State of Oklahoma.

Pinnell, an Oral Roberts University graduate and “northeast Oklahoma man,” is running for the office of lieutenant governor.

He took his first steps into the political arena during college, he said.

“I worked for Jim Inhofe and Tom Coburn and Scott Pruitt—those are some of my mentors,” he said.

In 2013, Pinnell “went to work for conservatives as National State Party Director at the Republican National Committee, helping elect a republican majority to the U.S. Senate in 2014 and helping Donald Trump win the White House in 2016.

“I was running just Oklahoma, but was hired by the Republican National Committee to run all 50 states. I oversaw all 50 states the last couple years. My job was Mr. Fix It, essentially, for the RNC. I had to go in, identify problems, get people who maybe didn’t get along, to get along. I have a unique skill set, I think, proven at both the state and national level, of brining people together and solving problems and I think we need that right now at the state capitol.”

Pinnell said his campaign has raised money in every state— “and that’s kind of unheard of in a lieutenant governor candidate. But, I think those national connections are helpful if you’re going to be the economic development director for the state.”

Pinnell said he and his wife have been small business owners going on four years—”My wife is the inventor of the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock. It’s kind of an American Dream story. We are in the baby product manufacturing business and ship our products all over the world. That’s really what our campaign is about.”

He said he sees the role of the lieutenant governor as being the economic development director for the state.

“If they’re going to be the economic development director and be an advocate for small business growth then it makes sense for them to be small business owners as well. Since that’s a lot of what we talk about around the state- how we’re going to get people off our roads and bridges and spending money in our communities via tourism and tourism dollars, and how are we going to retrain/recruit jobs to our state. And that’s the lieutenant governor’s job, to be the salesman for the state and to really, ultimately, be the economic development director for the state,” he said.

Essentially, he said seeing a lack of branding for the state was the catalyst that pushed him to run for the office now.

“Traveling around the country and getting feedback of what people thought about Oklahoma, is really what gave me the itch to run. In every state in the country I’d give speeches and say I’m from Oklahoma and it would either be a negative reaction or no reaction at all because they didn’t know anything about Oklahoma,” he said. “That told me that we had a branding problem. We were not selling as a state. Because the lieutenant governor is the sales and marketing director for the state that really spoke to me. I feel like I’m uniquely qualified to serve in this role, to champion our state and all the great assets we have both from a tourism perspective and a business climate. We should be, as a state in the crossroads of America, where people want to re-locate their businesses to. Right now we’re not and we need to fix that.”

The state’s skills gap is another problem Pinnell wants to solve.

“The gap between what employers need and the skills of the workforce is growing. It should be the lieutenant governors job to champion closing that gap. That means middle school and high schools getting connected with a vo-tech or career tech. This means connecting middle school and high school kids with employers already. That is something this state has to do a better job of. I think the lieutenant governor is perfectly positioned to be that advocate,” he said.

When asked what he would first want to tackle if elected, Pinnell, without hesitation, said “a sales and marketing plan.”

“I would start by putting a sales and marketing plan together for our tourism department as well as an economic development plan for retaining and recruiting businesses. Part of that plan is filling the skills gap. We’ve cut the tourism budget in half. So, some of this is making sure we dedicate the dollars necessary from a tourism perspective. This is money well spent. For every dollar spent on tourism advertising we get $7 back. It’s a 7-1 return on your investment. You don’t see this return on investment in any other government agency. So what people need to realize is both legislators and people in the community—tourism creates revenue for cities. We generate $650 million in local and state tax revenue off of tourism. But I think Claremore understands this more than most small communities,” he said.

He said he hopes “people would want a lieutenant governor that is an advocate for a healthy sales and marketing budget for the tourism department because that will help fund schools and roads and bridges.”

During his campaign, education is the topic he has been asked about the most.

“If we’re not investing in the future, i.e. our kids, it’s going to be difficult to have a workforce to recruit from and to build the kind of state we need to build. I’ve got four kids in the public school system, I’m well aware of the issues and looking forward to addressing them,” Pinnell told the Progress.

Pinnell, a “proud dad of four” said he plans to champion the foster care program if elected.

“We’re foster care parents as well. We just had our fourth biological so we’re in between fostering right now but that is an issue that’s near and dear to my heart and my wife’s heart and is something I’ll be championing as lieutenant governor—the recruitment of more families to stand in the gap in the foster care system,” he said.

Pinnell’s campaign has brought him to Claremore a handful of times already, including a meet-and-greet at Hugos last week.

He said another Hugos event is scheduled for April, though the exact date has not yet been determined.

“We’ve never had a lieutenant governor from northeast Oklahoma in the history of the state,” he said. “To have an economic development director that’s from the area—I think it’s time.”

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Oklahoma is the comfort home for 2018 lieutenant governor candidate Matt Pinnell. The Tulsa Republican wants all Americans to get to know Oklahoma as a place to vacation, do business or feel at home.

Pinnell served as the Oklahoma GOP chairman, and for the last few years has been the national state party director at the Republican National Committee.

Pinnell and his wife Lisa focus on their family life in Tulsa, Their family includes their daughter Claire, almost 2; son Graham, 8; daughter Kate, 11;  and their son Thomas, 5.

Lisa invented the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock. The Pinnell’s now manage and operate the business together on a day-to-day basis. They have a big warehouse in south Tulsa and a number of employees. Matt and Lisa ship their baby products all over the country and the world, he said.

“It’s kind of the American dream type story,” said Pinnell, 38. “The lieutenant governor is the small business advocate on the governor’s cabinet. At least that’s a role I hope to sell the next governor on.”

As an engine of the economy small business growth is imperative across the state’s 77 counties, Pinnell said.

“It has to be a priority for our elected officials,” Pinnell said.

Oklahomans want to improve education and workforce development, he continued. These are the two biggest issues Pinnell discusses with business owners and parents on the campaign trail.

Oklahoma has a skills gap crisis, Pinnell said. Employers tell him they would hire more people, but applicants either cannot pass a drug test or lack the skills necessary for business.

“This is from a manufacturing prospective. This is the STEM education degrees,” Pinnell said. “Tinker Air Force Base could hire a lot more STEM graduates, particularly software engineering.”

Pinnell has learned that between 1-2 million coding manufacturing jobs could be available nationwide within two years. Not enough coders are presently available to fill these employment opportunities. Oklahoma will always be an energy state, but needs to better diversify its workforce, Pinnell said.

“The leading goal of government policy needs to be private sector job growth,” Pinnell said of recruiting and retaining private sector jobs. “Ultimately those are the debates I would like to have on the floor of the state House and state Senate.”

Focusing on core services of government comes with a continuing investment in the economic diversity of the state, Pinnell said.

The filing date for federal, state and county candidates is April 11-13. The state primary election will be June 26 with a runoff, if needed, scheduled for Aug. 28, said Doug Sanderson, election board secretary. Registered voters will determine the winners on Nov. 6.

To learn more about Matt Pinnell, visit mattpinnell.com.

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(Tulsa, OK) – Momentum continues to build for Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor, as conservative leaders from across Oklahoma have enthusiastically rallied around his candidacy. Covering all corners of the state, and all walks of life, Pinnell has built strong support from grassroots leaders, conservative elected officials, and faith leaders. Here’s what a few of them are saying about Matt Pinnell:

“We are living in trying times for our great state. Expenses are up and revenues are down. Our infrastructure is in need of improvement. There is much work to be done. This is why I am strongly endorsing Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor. Our state needs new leadership and I believe Matt is exactly what we need. Matt will be a tireless worker for the people of Oklahoma and will be the voice we need as we work to bring more businesses to our state.  Join me as I stand for Matt and his vision for Oklahoma!”
Pastor Robert Carter
Former 2nd District GOP and Delaware County GOP Chair
Grove, Oklahoma

“Matt Pinnell is a proven leader in Republican politics. He has experience representing Oklahoma at the national level and will be a tremendous asset selling the many unique capabilities and opportunities of our great state. I am proud to endorse Matt Pinnell for Oklahoma’s next Lieutenant Governor.”
Representative Jim Bridenstine (OK-01)

“As Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, Matt Pinnell led our party to an unprecedented level of success; he then did the same thing nationally serving the RNC. Yet he always kept his focus here in Oklahoma. I know he would bring this passion and drive to the office of Lt. Governor. Matt is hardworking and cares deeply about the future of Oklahoma. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Matt Pinnell as our next Lt. Governor.”
Casey Killblane
Davis, OK

“Matt Pinnell is a dynamic and talented leader who has a consistent record of success in every endeavor he’s undertaken. He combines ethics and enthusiasm with a steady hand that gets the job done. Matt Pinnell will make a great Lt. Governor and ambassador for Oklahoma. I am proud to endorse him.”
Representative Steve Russell (OK-05)

“I got to know Matt Pinnell when he was training conservative activists across the state, before he chaired the Oklahoma Republican Party or worked with the RNC to build up state parties and elect President Trump. Matt gets things done with excellence, energy, and full dedication to the conservative cause. I believe that Matt will make a great Lieutenant Governor, advocating for the conservative principles that Oklahomans hold dear, and fighting for policies that will advance and strengthen our state. Please join me in electing Matt Pinnell as our next Lieutenant Governor.”
Jamison Faught
Former Muskogee County GOP State Committeeman and Vice Chair; writer for Muskogee Politico Blog
Muskogee, OK

“It is with pleasure and gratitude that I endorse Matt Pinnell’s election as Oklahoma’s next Lt. Governor. We need someone with the courage to lead, to be visionary, and to speak directly about our state’s path to success. That, my friends, is Matt Pinnell. He has created his own business, has led with conservative principles, and is a man of integrity and loyalty. The election of Matt is a vote for Oklahoma’s future.”
Dewey Bartlett
Former Mayor of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK

“We need a Lt. Governor that will prioritize core services and maximize the economic benefits of the state. Matt can do that and more. He will make an excellent salesman across our 77 counties and I’m happy to endorse him.”
Alan Jett
Beaver County, OK

“Matt’s energy, ideas and experience make him uniquely qualified to be our Lieutenant Governor.  I hope you’ll join me in supporting him.  I believe Oklahoma needs Matt Pinnell.”
Michael Willis
Tulsa County Clerk

“I am proud to endorse Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor. I first met Matt when I ran for Insurance Commissioner in 2010, and I immediately saw in him a natural ability to lead and bring people together. Matt is capable, energetic, and exactly the type of next-generation leader we need. Please join me in supporting Matt Pinnell as our next Lt. Governor.”
Insurance Commissioner John “Okie” Doak
Tulsa, OK

“When I first heard Matt Pinnell was running for Lt. Governor I was so excited and immediately pledged my support. I worked for Matt when he was Oklahoma Republican Party State Chairman and let me tell you, it didn’t take long to realize this guy was going places! I have seen Matt enter a contentious environment, take charge, calm heated emotions, and leave the room with everyone on both sides of an issue happy and unified.  With one shake of his hand you know his heart. A heart for God, a heart for his family and a heart for this great state of Oklahoma. Matt’s high energy is contagious, as he smiles and shares his ideas of how he wants to help make our state the best state in the union. My husband and I are both proud and honored to give our full support to this young man. There is no one better for our state’s second highest position than Matt Pinnell!”
Donna Altom & Pastor Donald Altom
Hollis, OK

“I have known Matt for over 10 years and during that time observed his character, temperament, and leadership skills.  During Matt’s three years as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, he facilitated and built coalitions with activists who often were at odds with one another.  Matt truly has the ability to get everyone to pull on the same end of the rope at the same time, which is a critical trait for effective leaders. Matt is also a visionary.  He sees the potential in what can be done and has the ability to develop and execute a plan to realize the vision.   Matt is a devoted husband and father.  He unashamedly exhibits his faith in his life.  Oklahoma needs people of character with leadership skills guiding our state- Matt Pinnell is that person.  Please join me in supporting and voting for Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor, Oklahoma’s next generation of leadership.”
Steve Fair
Former GOP National Committeeman, 4th District GOP Chair, and Stephens County GOP Chair
Duncan, OK

“Matt Pinnell is a next-generation conservative leader that I can get excited about. In both politics and business, Matt has demonstrated the leadership skill of building consensus and bringing people together. I’m honored to endorse him for Lt. Governor.”
State Senator Jason Smalley
Marine Corps Veteran
Stroud, OK

“Matt cherishes his faith and his family. We know that he will represent hard-working Oklahoma families with integrity. That’s why we are proud to support him as our next Lt Governor.”
Dustin and Nicole Rowe
Tishomingo, OK

“I worked closely with Matt when I was a State Representative. I saw firsthand his ability to bring people together and solve tough problems. He’s been a leader at the state and national level, and I’m excited to see what he will accomplish as our next Lt. Governor. That’s why he has my full endorsement.”
Lee Denney
Former State Representative, District 33
Cushing, OK

“Serving as Mayor of Edmond and later on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, I saw firsthand some of the many challenges our communities and our state face. Matt Pinnell has a talent and passion for Oklahoma that will help lead our state forward as we confront these challenges. Whether in the political arena or as a small business owner, Matt has a proven track record of success that Oklahomans can rely on. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Matt as our next Lieutenant Governor.”
Patrice Douglas
Former Corporation Commissioner and Mayor of Edmond
Edmond, OK

“Matt is a problem solver, I saw it firsthand when I was County Chairman. He understands the issues that we face in rural Oklahoma as well. For these reasons and many more, I’m thrilled to help and endorse him in his campaign for Lt. Governor.”
Martyn McMurphey
Guymon, OK

“As a small businessman and successful conservative political leader, Matt Pinnell is uniquely qualified to lead Oklahoma during this challenging time. Our state needs leaders who are able to work with our next governor and legislature, and who will bring new, innovative ideas to the table. Matt Pinnell is that leader, and that’s why I’m supporting him as Oklahoma’s next Lt. Governor.”
Ann Felton
Philanthropist and Community Leader
Oklahoma City, OK

“While serving in the state legislature, I saw first-hand the challenges that our state faces. In both politics and business, Matt Pinnell has demonstrated leadership, good judgement, and high character. He has the values and experience that Oklahoma needs to move our state in the right direction, and that’s why I’m supporting Matt to be our next Lieutenant Governor.”
Pam Peterson
Former State Representative, District 67
Tulsa, OK

Pinnell is the former Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party and was most recently RNC National State Party Director. In that role, Pinnell served as the chief liaison between the RNC and state parties. Pinnell traveled to all 50 states, and played an integral role in Republicans taking control of the United States Senate in 2014 and winning the White House in 2016. Pinnell and his wife Lisa own and operate a successful small business in Tulsa. You can learn more at www.MattPinnell.com.

 

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After running successful campaigns nation and state-wide, Matt Pinnell, republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, returns to Oklahoma with one goal in mind.

Pinnell has logged several years as a campaign manager for the GOP and has spent time running campaign trails in all 50 states for the party.

Previously, Pinnell was the chairman of the Oklahoma GOP for the 2010 and 2012 election cycles and helped Oklahoma republicans get the majority in both the house and state senate.

Pinell hopes to take over for Todd Lamb, who was elected in 2011 as the second republican to be named Lieutenant Governor and is now terming out after two stints in the office.

As Pinnell traveled across the state, he was asked frequently about what exactly it is that a Lieutenant Governor does.

“There are a number of things that the Lieutenant Governor does that I think [have] a big impact on the state moving forward,” Pinnell said. “First off, they are the president of the state senate, so whoever [is] the next governor is certainly going to look to his lieutenant as someone who can navigate legislation through the legislation process.”

Along with helping with legislation, Pinnell said that the position can also be a sales and marketing position in the state and is looking utilize this function as Lieutenant Governor to help market the state of Oklahoma itself.

Pinnell believes that he has that skill set, as his family owns a small business centered around an invention that his wife created — a “Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock.”

Pinnell said not only will he help Duncan diversify their economy by using economic development groups, but also all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties.

“Again, I think a lot of it is going into communities— and we have 77 counties, which I certainly recognize that,” Pinnell said. “We have got to do a better job with that and if we help them (companies) hire one more person, it can create a domino effect.”

As he traveled throughout all 50 states, Pinnell received feedback from citizens regarding their thoughts about the state of Oklahoma as a whole.

Overall, Pinnell took away that the feedback wasn’t positive at times and citizens didn’t understand Oklahoma’s “theme.”

“I have four kinds in the Jenks Public School system and I want my kids to be proud of this state and I want them to grow up in the state and I want them to choose to stay here and raise their own families here,” Pinnell said. “They are not going to be able to do that if they are not proud of this state and there are no jobs here and that has certainly driven me. If no one knows anything about this state, they are not going to get off our roads and bridges to spend money—tourism dollars in the state.”

As part of his week in Duncan, Pinnell will attend the Duncan Chapter of Rotary International at 12 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Simmons Center as the guest speaker.

Pinnell will also be the keynote speaker at the Stephens County GOP meeting Thursday evening at the Red River Technology Center.

Matt Pinnell spent time in Muskogee recently drumming up support for his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2018 contest for the open lieutenant governor’s post.

The longtime GOP strategist has spent most of his time in politics behind the scenes, serving as the party’s state chairman before he was tapped in 2013 to serve as state party director for the Republican National Convention. Pinnell said he decided to transition from helping candidates to being one when he saw an opportunity to sell and market the state.

Pinnell said his experience as state party chairman and the RNC’s state party director provided him with an opportunity to create a network of contacts throughout the state and across the country. While coordinating the RNC’s 50-state strategy, Pinnell said he recognized the need for a better marketing strategy for the state based upon the reaction of people who had learned he was from Oklahoma, which “wasn’t real pretty” and “usually a joke.”

“The overarching feedback was they had no idea about it — they knew nothing about Oklahoma,” Pinnell said. “I realized really quick that we didn’t have a great brand as a state, and if we’re not going to have a great brand, then employers are not going to be looking at Oklahoma as a place to relocate their employees.”

Pinnell described the lieutenant governor as “salesman for the state” and said sales and marketing are key components of the job. The GOP candidate said he is “uniquely qualified to serve in that position” because of his connections in all 77 counties and all 50 states.

He also touted as a plus his business experience, which includes the co-ownership of a small Tulsa-based company that boasts international sales of a product his wife invented. The company’s product is a hammock designed to carry infants in shopping carts.

“I would be ready on Day 1 to serve as that small-business advocate on the governor’s cabinet, which is what the lieutenant governor historically serves on,” Pinnell said while laying out his “jobs-first” agenda. “I think voters in the state should want someone that runs a small business every day to … serve as lieutenant governor, and so … running a small business to having relationships in all 50 states, I think I’m uniquely qualified to serve as lieutenant governor and be real effective at it.”

Other issues Pinnell considers important include the collection of taxes for online sales to ensure the competitiveness of “small-town shops” and prevent municipalities that depend on that revenue stream from “dying on the vine.” He also cited the importance of cutting “the bureaucratic red tape” that prohibits growth of businesses.

Pinnell also touted the importance of tourism to the state’s economy, saying that is a sector from which all parts of the state can benefit if promoted properly. Pinnell said that could be accomplished through workshops and and training opportunities that teach effective marketing and advertising strategies.

“Getting people from … a bigger town into the smaller town is a growing business …, and I would say this is why Oklahoma is a gold mine as far as tourism dollars,” Pinnell said, referencing the nation’s baby boomers. “Seventy-five million people control 70 percent of all the income in this country, and 99 percent of them will travel …, and if we don’t get those dollars from baby boomers, I can tell you someone else is.”

Pinnell is one of four candidates — all Republicans — who have registered with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission with the intent of declaring their candidacies in the 2018 lieutenant governor’s race. He reported cash contributions totaling nearly $292,000 on July 31 in his campaign’s second-quarter report.

The Lt. Governorship is all about supporting small businesses, said one of the three candidates running for the office in next year’s election.

Matt Pinnell of Tulsa was in Woodward last week to meet with a number of people.

He said he stands ready to say what needs to be said about what must happen for Oklahoma to recover in a real way from the current economic slump.

Pinnell is a self-described grass-roots candidate. He is a native Oklahoman who attended and graduated from Oral Roberts University. While still attending college, he became active running several campaigns for state elected officials in Oklahoma and remained working for the Republican party after that.

“I was the state GOP Chairman for the Republican Party in the 2010 and the 2012 election cycles. So I have been in all of the 77 counties the last ten years. In the last three years, I have overseen all of 50 state parties for the Republican National Convention,” he said.

And so marketing is what it is all about for Pinnell, who said it is the Lt. Governor’s job to sell the state of Oklahoma to business interests and bolster already established small  businesses, which represent 97 percent of the businesses in the state, he said.

“The Lt. Governor serves as a small business advocate,” he said. “So it probably makes sense, I hope to voters, to have someone who runs a small business on a day-to-day basis.”

And no one knows better the slings and arrows faced by small businesses with regard to starting a business in Oklahoma than someone who has actually done it.

“My wife and I are small business owners in the Tulsa area,” he said. “My wife is an inventor. We invented what we call the Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock. So if you go anywhere there is a shopping cart and you see one of those hammocks for babies in the cart because they can’t sit up yet, my wife invented that.

“We have a big warehouse and a couple of employees.”

And with four healthy children, it is no wonder she became an inventor of such an item.

According to Pinnell, who said he has been canvasing Oklahoma to learn what the largest complaints from business owners throughout the state is and there is one battle cry from nearly all of them – red tape.

“We have the same frustrations, particularly on the retail side,” he said. “Any small business in this state that does retail knows that there is an issue, that when you sell from county to county that you have the state filings you have to make are very frustrating.”

He said the complex and difficult to navigate licensing system in the state is also a problem for small business owners. He also added that broadband internet services and the lack of access is also creating issues for small business, especially in Woodward.

“If you can’t clean up the bureaucratic mess, that you are going to have companies say, ‘We are done. We are going to move.’,” he said. “That’s unacceptable. And That has to be something that the Lt. Governor, when they are sitting around the table in the Governor’s cabinet and its the Lt. Governor’s time to talk, they are a person who is able to raise their hand and say, ‘Hey, we’ve got a problem here and we need to fix it.”

Lt. Governor candidate Matt Pinnell (R-Tulsa) made a trip to Altus Tuesday to speak with the Southwest Oklahoma Republican Women and other members of the community about his campaign in the 2018 election.

While Pinnell is finding a campaign through all 77 Oklahoma counties strenuous, he’s focused on creating an Oklahoma that his four children and their children can be proud to call home. He believes the only way to do that is to build up the small businesses that he knows make up Oklahoma’s economy and drive the national reputation of the state.

Pinnell and his wife are small business owners themselves, running Binxy Baby, a company that produces baby hammocks that are manufactured and shipped across the country.

“We essentially lived with a shopping cart in our kitchen for a couple of years coming up with this product, so I understand the highs and lows of starting a business and signing both sides of those checks and hiring employees,” Pinnell said.”If the next governor wants the lieutenant governor to continue in the role of Small Business Advocate in the Governor’s Cabinet, I make a lot of sense as a small business owner.”

The Lt. Governor of Oklahoma also serves as the Chairman of the Tourism Commission, a job Pinnell takes seriously as he sees the prospect of Oklahoma’s future with increased tourism advertising and 7-to-1 return on every dollar spent.

“There are members of the baby boomer generation who are about to retire and begin traveling,” Pinnell said. “That money will go somewhere, why not Oklahoma? We have so much to offer and we need to show that.”

Along with focusing on increasing tourism in Oklahoma, Pinnell is set on bringing in more job opportunities to give Oklahoma’s younger generations a reason to stay in the state and contribute to the economy.

“The lieutenant governor is essentially the economic director of the state when it comes to things like job retention and recruiting for the state,” Pinnell said. “Having the connection that I do after being all over the country in essentially every state over the last few years, I know I can get that done.”

Pinnell has served as the Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, overseen campaigns in all 50 states and helped in the election of Pres. Donald Trump.

Oklahoma will hold an election for governor and lieutenant governor November 6, 2018. So far, declared candidates for lt. governor include Matt Pinnell (R-Tulsa), Dana Murphy (R-Woodward), Dominique Damon Block Sr. (R-Oklahoma City), and Sen. Eddie Fields (R-Wynona).