Josh Brecheen

Josh Brecheen
Oklahoma State Senate District 6
Incumbent
In office
2010-Present
Term ends
November 18, 2014
Years in position	3
Party	Republican
Compensation
Base salary	$38,400/year
Per diem	$147/day
Elections and appointments
First elected	November 2, 2010
Next election	November 4, 2014
Term limits	12 years total in state legislative chambers
Education
Bachelor's	Oklahoma State University, 2002
Personal
Birthday	June 19, 1979
Place of birth	Ada, OK
Profession	Business Owner
Religion	Christian
Websites
Office website

Josh Brecheen is a Republican member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 6. Brecheen joined the senate in 2010.

Brecheen has owned a quarter horse breeding operation since 2002 and served as a field representative for US Senator Tom Coburn. He also owns a motivational speaking business, Breechen Keynotes and Seminars.

He earned his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science from Oklahoma State University.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brecheen served on the following committees:

Oklahoma Committee Assignments, 2013
• Education
• Public Safety
• Tourism and Wildlife, Vice-chair
• Veterans and Military Affairs

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brecheen served on the following committees:

Issues

Campaign themes

Brecheen campaign website lists several main issues:

• Legislative Pay: "Oklahoma lawmakers are the third highest part time paid legislature in the entire nation. Oklahoma state lawmakers earn over $50,000 for only four months of work a year ($38,400 plus a tax-free per diem and reimbursement on mileage), while the average Oklahoman earns only $30,000 for a full twelve months of work. Those in elected office must earn the trust and respect of the taxpayer by not accepting an easy ride."

Brecheen on state priorities

• Education: "I watched my mother, as Cottonwood Schools Superintendent for 18 years, turn a struggling K-8 program completely around by tapping into the strengths of passionate teachers using good curriculum combined with unified discipline standards. In 2006 they were one of only 30 schools in the nation to be a Blue Ribbon School of America. Giving public schools flexibility and the best tools possible will fuel ingenuity and enable their students to excel in ways the government couldn’t dream of...Josh will also run legislation (until passed) requiring every lawmaker to place their retirement inside of the teacher retirement system in order to give incentive to make the system solvent."

• Lawsuit Reform: "A social and fiscal conservative, Brecheen said he supports lawsuit reform and workers compensation reform that lowers costs for rural businesses while benefiting employees. “You only have to look across the Red River to see where tort reform is working. Texas hospitals have increased charity care by 25% and access to physicians is drastically increasing while Oklahoma has the lowest number of physicians per capita in the nation. The average physician there has seen their malpractice insurance claims go down 30% while Oklahoma OBGYN’s have seen their premiums spike 30% plus during the same time frame."

• Water: "Downstream dependency is a major concern to me concerning the Texas angle and expert legal minds and case law will have to assure SE Oklahoman’s on this point before discussions can even be considered. Josh will fight to protect the quality/volume of the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer and will look to CPASA for insight and ideas on how to move the ball forward. As a conservative, Josh believes in more local control and this certainly pertains to water issues."

• Agriculture: "Growing up on a working cattle and cow horse ranch and working in a family owned John Deere Dealership taught Josh the value of hard work and agriculture’s vital role in Oklahoma’s economy. Today, Josh ranches and owns a performance Quarter Horse breeding operation."

• Right to Bear Arms: "I believe firmly and will defend the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” I am a lifetime hunter and fisher and a strong advocate of that right as well."

• Jobs: "Since the founding of our country, our ancestors, with innovation and inventions, passed on greater prosperity to each generation that followed – fostered in a nation and work environment that encouraged opportunity with the goal of personal responsibility and success that would be celebrated as one provided for their family. For the past few years however, the private sector has declined from too much government intrusion, government growth, and a business killing environment created by those who do not understand nor encourage small business success, particularly in rural communities."

• Defending Life: "Josh earns a 100% pro-life rating from Oklahomans for Life. Josh choice to run on the Republican ticket centers on this issue."

Presidential preference

2012

See also: Endorsements by state officials of presidential candidates in the 2012 election

Josh Brecheen endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.

Elections

2010

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2010

Brecheen ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 27. He defeated incumbent Jay Paul Gumm (D) in the general election. Gumm was seeking his third term.

Oklahoma State Senate, District 6
Candidates		Votes
Josh Brecheen (R)		11,719
Jay Paul Gumm (D)		8,925

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Brecheen raised a total of $247,707 in campaign funds. His largest contributors were:

Donor	Amount
Citizens for Good Government	$5,000
Burrage, David A	$5,000
Senate Opportunity PAC	$5,000
Renew Oklahoma PAC	$5,000
Route 66 PAC	$5,000
Hankey, Ray Jean & Daniel	$5,000
Garone, Craig & Nellie	$5,000
Central Oklahoma Business Alliance	$5,000

Education

• BS, Double Major: Agricultural Communication and Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, 2002
• Attended, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Professional experience

• Owner/Operator, Cutting Horse Trainer, Brecheen Quarter Horses, 2002-Present
• Owner/Operator, Brecheen Keynotes and Seminars, 1999-Present
• Field Representative, US Senator Tom Coburn, MD, 2005-2010
• Counselor/Job Skills Trainer, Ranch 180 Drug and Rehabilitation Program, 2002-2005
• Motivational Speaker, National Future Farmers of America Organization's Advanced Leadership and Development Programs, 2001-2002
• Agricultural Sales/Trade Show Representative, Swinford Trailers, 2001
• Counselor, Kanakuk Christian Camp, 1991-2001

Organizations

• President, Oklahoma Future Farmers of America, 1998-1999
• Southeastern District Vice President, Future Farmers of America, 1997-1998
• Member, National Future Farmers of America
• Member, American Quarter Horse Association
• Member, National Rifle Association

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Contact

Campaign Address

Josh Brecheen for Oklahoma State Sentate

Route 5, Box 318

Coalgate, OK 74538

Campaign Phone

580-775-8083

Campaign email

Information: info@brecheenforsenate.com

Media/PR: pr@brecheenforsenate.com

Volunteer: volunteer@brecheenforsenate.com

Personal

Brecheen is married to his wife Kacie. He has two step children, Micah and Makayla, and he and his wife have one son, Colt Justice. They live in Coal County.

External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign contributions: 2010
• Official campaign facebook page
• Official campaign twitter page
• Official campaign YouTube page
• Human Events Feature on Brecheen Campaign
• Imagine Election profile

References

Political offices
Preceded by Jay Paul Gumm (D)	Oklahoma State Senate District 6 2010–present	Succeeded by NA