He placed first in the primary with 45% of the vote to Wallace's 41%, forcing a runoff between the two and eliminating candidate Jason Shilling.

He campaigned on anti-green energy policies and opposed biosolids.

[2] The Tulsa World reported his campaign was supported by "West Texas-based interests.

"[5] The general election was canceled since no non-Republican filed for the office.

[1] He linked his win to opposition to wind energy development in the district.