Kevin Stitt

Nationalist

Governor

Oklahoma

Policy Positions

For sports betting legalization; announced support for allowing federally recognized tribes to offer sports betting

Against Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma
Against COVID-19 vaccine mandates; requested suspension of vaccine requirements for Oklahoma National Guard and fired commander who advocated for troop vaccination

Against teaching critical race theory in public schools; signed bill prohibiting its instruction

Against abortion rights; signed laws making performing abortion a crime punishable by 10 years in prison or $100,000 fine, and signed the most restrictive ban on elective abortion in the United States
Against transgender rights; prohibited gender changes on birth certificates and banned nonbinary gender markers, requiring students to use facilities matching birth certificate sex

For capital punishment; lifted moratorium on executions and resumed death penalty under his tenure
For permitless carry laws; signed legislation allowing anyone 21 or older to carry firearms without permits or training requirements
For expanding concealed carry locations; signed law allowing concealed firearms in municipal zoos and parks
For medical marijuana regulation; signed comprehensive framework legalizing licensed medical marijuana use, sale, and growth