Oklahoma State Ratings Ceremony Honors High-Scoring Conservatives in the 2025 Legislative Session

Last Thursday, May 14th, high-scoring lawmakers in the Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives received awards for their commitment to conservative principles during the 2025 Legislative Session. The 2025 session proved to be one of the most consequential, marked by hard-fought battles over election integrity, parental rights in education, Second Amendment protections, and criminal justice reform. 

Oklahoma Republicans earned an average score of 87%, up from 77% the previous year, reflecting a legislature that grew more unified and impactful in its conservative vision. Democrats, by contrast, earned an average score of just 14%, underscoring the deep ideological divide shaping Oklahoma's political landscape.

The 2025 session was defined by substantive conservative action across the issues Oklahomans care about most. Lawmakers moved decisively to protect the integrity of elections, tightening citizenship verification through SB 1086, securing voter rolls, and reinforcing precinct-based voting through HB 1865 to ensure elections remain trustworthy and transparent. 

In education, the Legislature struck at ideological bureaucracy by rolling back DEI programs in higher education through SB 796 and strengthening school choice funding through SB 674, making educational alternatives a real and reliable option for Oklahoma families. 

On Second Amendment protections, Oklahoma reaffirmed its commitment to lawful gun ownership by expanding carry protections through HB 1095 and closing statutory gaps through HB 2818 that had left law-abiding citizens unnecessarily exposed to government overreach. 

CPAC worked with lawmakers advocating for common-sense criminal justice reform that prioritizes drug and addiction treatment and promotes a system that rehabilitates without compromising being tough on crime. 

Not every vote was a win for broad-based conservatism; targeted tax carve-outs in HB 2260 and selective higher-education subsidies in HB 1727 revealed the persistent pull of special interests, but these were outliers in an otherwise principled session.

The 2025 session paints a picture of a legislature that was decisive where it mattered most. Election protections were tightened, parental rights in education were reinforced, and constitutional freedoms were defended. The areas of friction were the exception, not the rule, and serve as useful guideposts for where future sessions can sharpen their focus.

As these trends make clear, Oklahoma's conservative movement is not standing still. Republican cohesion is growing, and the legislative agenda is becoming more focused. At CPAC, we are proud to recognize the lawmakers who lead with principle, and we look forward to continuing to hold lawmakers accountable to the values that make Oklahoma a model for conservative governance.

See the full scorecard here.