June 1, 2016
By Paragon News Director Paul Joseph –
Saying it’s “time to roll up our sleeves and do the job ourselves,” local farmer and rancher Wayne Walters has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma’s State House of Representatives, District 55.
Walters filed for the house seat during the candidate filing period in April and was unopposed in the Democratic Primary. He will face incumbent Todd Russ in the fall campaign.
Walters says his roots are planted in Western Oklahoma and that faith, common sense, and hard work are his core values.
In a prepared statement sent to the media, Walters said in it that our state politicians are failing us and he would work for a better way.
Walters sold his insurance agency in Elk City in 2012, but continues to buy and sell oil properties in addition to his farming and ranching responsibilities and says he’s retained his real estate license.
He believes that the local economy, public education and rural health care are three of the most important issues facing Oklahomans and is quoted in his campaign announcement statement that “our so-called leaders tell us one thing and then do another.” Walters said they gave away our money durin ghte good times and left us broke in the bad times,” slashing public education because they want to force consolidation.
Walters also said, “I know I’m going to be attacked and called names by my opponent, but I believe we deserve better.”
Wayne and his wife of 34 years, Shawn, still operate the family farm, have three children, and one grandchild. His political website, waltersworks.us says they are active members of Elk City United Methodist Church and have decades of public service in each of their backgrounds.
Walters also said in his statement that he’ll work for Western Oklahomans and not for capitol lobbyists as he brings jobs back to the area while supporting teachers and families.
District 55 is comprised of all of Washita and Roger Mills County, all of Beckham County except for the northeast part of Elk City, the Hobart and Lone Wolf areas of Kiowa County and Willow and just outside of Mangum in Greer County.
The fall election is November 1.
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