Rosie Lynch (D) Is a community advocate with deep roots in rural Oklahoma, Lynch is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices. With family ties to veterans and law enforcement, she holds a profound respect for public service and determination to support those who serve. Raised in a rural area, Lynch experienced firsthand the essential role public schools play in uniting communities.

Her advocacy is built on three core pillars: combating homelessness, job instability, and food insecurity; addressing rural healthcare deficiencies, especially in mental health and addiction recovery; and connecting essential services with underserved rural communities, including veterans’ care and transportation.

Lynch is particularly passionate about policy areas that uplift rural Oklahoma, from affordable healthcare to robust public education. She stresses the need for sustainable, high-paying jobs and union-backed training opportunities to support a thriving workforce. According to Lynch, an effective representative must embody qualities like presence, accountability, accessibility, and integrity, championing the needs of all constituents rather than specific political interests. Her proven ability to listen, engage, and stand up for her beliefs makes her a standout candidate.

As she looks to the future, Lynch sees widening poverty and diminishing access to essential services as Oklahoma’s biggest challenges. She’s motivated to model her leadership on figures like Texas Governor Ann Richards and Oklahoma’s Carl Albert, admired for their transparency and bipartisan collaboration. She vows to fight against any measures limiting citizen-driven initiatives, upholding the rights of ordinary Oklahomans to question and challenge the government.

If elected, Lynch’s first legislative priority would be to increase funding for mental health support, creating respite and group homes, monitored homeless shelters, and crisis support systems. Her vision for Oklahoma is clear: a state where rural communities receive the attention and resources they need to thrive. By standing as a dedicated, transparent leader, Rosie Lynch aims to unify her community, bridging divides and empowering the voices of rural Oklahoma.