Mark Tedford is a Republican state representative for Oklahoma House District 69 in Tulsa County, first elected in 2022, and the owner of an insurance agency. He is running for the open 1st Congressional District seat after advancing from the June 16, 2026 Republican primary. According to his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, his campaign centers on domestic manufacturing, government spending and accountability, and immigration enforcement.[1][2][3]
Tedford graduated from Jenks High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University (1992). He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Tulsa (1994) and, according to his survey, a master's in Christian apologetics from Biola University (2013).[2][3]He has worked in the insurance business since 1992; his survey describes him as owner and CEO of Tedford Insurance, an independent agency specializing in commercial insurance and employee benefits, and of Camden Logistics.[2][3]His official biography lists civic roles including past service on the boards of the Tulsa Economic Development Council, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Small Business Connect and the Jenks Chamber of Commerce, and a "Blue Ribbon Small Business Award."[3]
Tedford was elected to Oklahoma House District 69 in 2022, succeeding Sheila Dills. The Republican primary was canceled in both 2022 and 2024, so he won without appearing on the ballot.[2][3]He serves as Vice Chair of the Oklahoma House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Committee (2025-2026), and his legislative page also lists seats on the Common Education, Appropriations and Budget (Education Subcommittee) and Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committees and the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency.[2][3]In the June 16, 2026 Republican primary for the open 1st District seat he finished first with 32.2% of the vote, and the August 25 runoff was canceled after Jackson Lahmeyer was listed as withdrawn.[1]According to his official legislative biography, Tedford lives in Tulsa County, and he and his wife have four children.[3]
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Creates a division within the Insurance Department to handle supervisions, conservatorships and receiverships of troubled insurers, with existing cases moved by January 1, 2028. Sets powers for supervisors and conservators, and limits disclosure of certain related records.
Bars battery energy storage systems from the five-year property tax exemption for manufacturing facilities, and solar power generators from qualifying starting January 5, 2028, with no new applications from January 5, 2029. Defines battery energy storage system.
Adds a second $15 million annual cap on Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act investment tax credits, for applications approved on or after the bill's effective date, and lets rural funds certified earlier receive certification on later applications.
Raises the maximum sheriff's fee for serving writs, warrants, orders and notices to $100, from $50 in criminal cases (inside or outside the county) and from $20 in juvenile cases.
Makes blocking public roads during a riot a Class D3 felony instead of a misdemeanor, sets felony penalties for assault and battery, aggravated assault and battery, and property damage in a riot, and removes immunity for riot losses where the government chose to allow it.
Lets courts use a pretrial risk-assessment public safety report to help set release conditions, and requires one when the charge is a violent crime. The report cannot be the sole basis to grant or deny release and goes to defense and state counsel on request.
Requires health plans to cover people with epilepsy the same as others, bars dropping or refusing to renew coverage based on an epilepsy diagnosis, and requires coverage of medically necessary neurostimulation devices prescribed by a treating physician.
Creates the Blake Burgess Act, requiring hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for patients at risk of venous thromboembolism and train nonphysician staff annually. Emergency-department hospitals must report data to a statewide registry from July 1, 2027.
Requires chiropractic license applicants to use the Board's online portal and show a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program, requires written reasons when a relocation application is disapproved, and repeals chiropractic claims consultant registration.
Apr 28, 2026 · Passed 72–16 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
Extends the duty to stop and remain at the scene to accidents damaging property, not only driven or attended vehicles, and extends owner notification to damage to property along public or private roads or streets, not only highways.
Allows two or more DUI violations within one year to be aggregated and prosecuted as a single Class C2 felony, exempts certain cases from blood and breath test timing requirements, and repeals duplicate versions of the statute.
On the version voted Apr 29, 2026: Authorizes the Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics' unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility clearinghouse to invest in publicly owned infrastructure and partner with other states and industry to create regional or technical centers.
As amended, requires the State Department of Education to run competitive grants for proposals to improve education outcomes and creates the Education Impact and Innovation Revolving Fund. The State Board scores and ranks proposals, with identifying information removed, against a department rubric.
Creates a three-year pilot paying performance bonuses to about 1,500 grade 4-8 English and math teachers based on student growth, and a $5,000-a-year National Board Certification bonus for five years, with an independent evaluation.
Bars adjunct teachers from teaching core subjects in pre-K through fifth grade starting 2027-2028, except by waiver for those already employed who complete reading training. Limits adjunct employment to five years, extendable five more by waiver.
Bars battery energy storage systems from the five-year property tax exemption for manufacturing facilities, and solar power generators from qualifying starting January 5, 2028, with no new applications from January 5, 2029. Defines battery energy storage system.
Requires hunting guides and outfitters paid to help hunt waterfowl or cranes to hold state licenses costing up to $1,000 for resident outfitters and $2,000 for nonresidents, with violations punishable by fines of $1,500 to $2,000, jail, and license revocation.
Sets a process for cities and counties to seek reimbursement from a new Remediation Assistance Revolving Fund after buying and removing homes contaminated by oil or brine. The Commission remediates using state plugging funds; the city or county then sells the property and returns proceeds.
Makes the county commission chair or designee a member of the county planning commission, sets two-year terms, and requires county boards of adjustment to have three, five, or seven appointed resident property owners.
Creates a Cyber Crime and Fraud Unit in the State Bureau of Investigation to investigate cyber-enabled crime, financial fraud and digital evidence cases, on request of a district attorney, law enforcement agency or authorized state officer, or at the Governor's direction. Creates a revolving fund.
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SB 1589 · OK HOUSE
Crimes and punishments; modifying scope of certain offense related to gambling. Effective date.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Veto Override Without Emer.
A yes vote overrode the governor’s veto of SB 1589, which defines online casino games and adds them, and those who provide or support them, to the existing felony gambling offense; this vote was without an emergency clause. (AI-written)
Adds online casino games, and geolocation providers, gaming suppliers, platform providers, promoters and media affiliates who support them, to the felony offense of conducting or supporting gambling games. Takes effect November 1, 2026.
Wind energy; providing setback requirements for certain affected counties; waiver; referral of question to eligible voters; zoning; construction; exemptions; database.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Fourth Reading
As proposed by conference committee, bars commercial wind turbines within 2.5 times tip height of a dwelling or 1.5 times tip height of a nonparticipating property line unless the owner waives in writing; exempts small systems and projects with majority site control.
Joint Resolution; Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority; approving certain proposed permanent rules; directing distribution.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Approves fourteen listed proposed permanent rules in Title 442 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code submitted by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority on or before February 1, 2026, and directs copies to the Governor and the Oklahoma Register.
Joint resolution; approving certain proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Approves 20 proposed permanent rules of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority that meet the definition of major rules and directs the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution.
Refers to voters a constitutional amendment ending the state's duty to cover low-income adults under Medicaid if the federal match falls below 90 percent, and repealing Article XXV-A Sections 1-4, replacing them with statutes, if the federal match is modified.
Teachers; modifying requirements of induction program; providing funding sources for program. Effective date. Emergency.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Makes the state teacher induction program state-supported, requiring districts to take part beginning in 2026-27, and allows it to be funded by appropriations, grants and philanthropic or nonprofit contributions.
Schools; curriculum requirements for graduation; diploma pathway; State Department of Education; notice; seminar; English requirements financial literacy; alternate diploma; course availability; waiver; coursework; repealers; effective date; emergency.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Fourth Reading
Revises graduation requirements: lets an AP English seminar fulfill English, indigenous languages fulfill world language, and an AP course fulfill financial literacy; closes the college-prep pathway to students not already on it; requires a catalog of employer endorsements.
Schools; student eligibility; virtual charter school students; Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; policies. Effective date.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Lets school districts adopt policies allowing charter, virtual charter and otherwise-educated students to join their extracurricular activities, and bars public schools from joining an athletic association that excludes such students.
Entrepreneurial experience; enacting the Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act of 2026. Effective date.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Exempts the first $1,000 of annual business income, and sales by businesses with under $1,000 in revenue, from state taxes for sole proprietorships run by people under 18, and exempts them from business licensing for up to 90 days a year.
Medicaid home- and community-based services; modifying certain definition. Effective date.
Not votingNO VOTE
Motion: Third Reading
Replaces the IQ-based definition of "individual with intellectual disability" in Oklahoma's Medicaid home- and community-based services law with the Social Security Administration's listing criteria for intellectual disorder, effective November 1, 2026.