Brandon Nofire

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Brandon Nofire

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 18, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

2002 - 2006

Personal

Birthplace

Oklahoma

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Technology professional

Contact

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Brandon Nofire (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 15. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Nofire completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brandon Nofire was born in Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. Nofire's career experience includes working as a technology professional and in the aerospace and defense industries.

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 15

Lisa Standridge defeated Elizabeth Foreman in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Standridge (R)	61.7	24,806
	Submit photo	Elizabeth Foreman (D)	38.3	15,378

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,184
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 15

Lisa Standridge defeated Robert Keyes in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma State Senate District 15 on August 27, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Standridge	50.6	2,507
	Submit photo	Robert Keyes	49.4	2,451

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,958
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Elizabeth Foreman advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 15.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 15

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 15 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Standridge	34.3	2,829
✔	Submit photo	Robert Keyes	26.7	2,203
	Submit photo	Kelly Lynn	16.7	1,376
	Submit photo	Tommie Herell	13.0	1,070
		Brandon Nofire	4.8	392
		Kyle Chapman	4.5	369

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,239
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandon Nofire completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nofire's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Born and raised in Eastern OK, Brandon Nofire proudly served four years in the United States Marines as an avionics tech on the AV8B Harrier, including a deployment to Iraq.

​ After the Marines, Brandon went to OU to play football, where he fell in love with the area. Unfortunately, his journey was interrupted when he suffered an injury that caused him to cease playing. He made the difficult decision to leave school Transitioning into the workforce, where he embarked on a new path and is now on track to graduate from UCO in 2024 with a BBA.

Brandon has been fortunate to work in the aerospace industry, with roles at Tinker AFB and General Atomics in Palmdale, CA. Returning to Oklahoma in 2018, he entered a new chapter of life, marrying Erica in 2020 and welcoming their son, Kyler, in 2021.

He actively participates in organizations like PikeOff OTA and dedicates his time to volunteering with the Central Foodbank of OK and Habitat for Humanity.

Brandon's overarching goal is to contribute to improving Oklahoma's infrastructure and education system, advocating for reforms on issues such as eminent domain and civil asset forfeiture. Motivated by his desire to provide a bright future for his family and all residents of Oklahoma, Brandon is dedicated to creating a top-notch state for generations to come.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Education. Our school system is currently ranked 49th in the nation and our teachers are paid 34th in the nation, with the support staff pay ranking next to last at 50th (including Washington D.C.) Our “per pupil” spending is equally as bad at 45th in the nation. I will work hard to invest in our schools and try to get them into the top 15 in the nation for teacher, support staff, and per pupil spending. ​
• Infrastructure. We need to invest in our state infrastructure, to include the electrical grid, water grid, roads, and internet, to attract more higher paying businesses. This will allow us to grow the tax base and revenue without raising taxes.
• Pro Property Rights: I am already working hard to reform eminent domain laws by pushing legislation such as HB1359, which increases protections for citizens who are facing ED, and I will work to end civil asset forfeiture.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education and infrastructure specifically. With an emphasis on eminent domain reform and transparency reform.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honor, commitment, and integrity are the most important.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My ability to see where others are coming from, even if I don't like their point of view. I feel that level of empathy helps me connect with others and find ways to reach mutually

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To always look out for, and do what's best for their constituents along with the rest of the state.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to leave our schools and our infrastructure in the best shape possible.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Challenger exploding on TV. I was around 4 years old at the time and it still sticks out to me in my head.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first legal job (not mowing lawns as a kid or something similar) was working at a grocery store in Roland, OK. And I was there for around 8 months until I found out I could make more money at McDonald's.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Oh man, this is honestly extremely hard for me. I'm an avid reader, to the point I even prefer reading my news instead of watching or listening to it, and I like a LOT of books. For a singular work, I'd have to say Paradise Lost by Milton. The imagery he manages with words is absolutely incredible. But for the overall story and series, I'd have to say it's a toss up between The Lord of the Rings and The Wheel of Time series. Both of those are incredible journeys from start to finish with insane world building by both Tolkien and Roberts. I've read both series multiple times and cannot wait to read them to my children some day.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Wolverine. The man has went through unimaginable pains in his life and still finds the courage to always do the right thing.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I think they should work hand in hand to achieve a better state for their constituents.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Encouraging companies to come to Oklahoma since we don't fund our education and infrastructure well enough. It's already been a problem with Panasonic and Tesla choosing other states over Oklahoma.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

While it absolutely helps in regards to knowing the processes in place, I feel that it's not a complete necessity. Further, I do think that having legislators from all backgrounds and walks of life will help incorporate more, better ideas in the long run as they will be able to look at the problem from different angles than people not of their professional background.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Everyone at the capitol has to work together to achieve a better society. If the legislature and Governor are fractured, it only leads to chaos and at best, nothing getting done.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

While things like this are always subject to change when given new information, as of now I have zero desire to run for a different political office.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Absolutely. The story of a man who's land was taken through eminent domain, and then not used by the agency that took it. They they sold it at auction and with banks and other rich entities now bidding on it, the man could not afford to purchase his land back and lost the homestead that had been in their family for generations. That shouldn't happen. And it's a big reason I got involved in politics in the first place. To that end, I'm currently pushing legislation at the capitol this year, HB3159, that will force state agencies that use eminent domain to give the original owner they took the land from the right of first refusal at the price the agency paid. Eminent Domain should absolutely not be a money maker for the state.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

The legislature should absolutely oversee the use of any emergency powers granted. Emergency powers should only be used in the rare case of emergency and given back as soon as that power is no longer needed.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I will introduce a bill to address the loss of teachers across state lines by giving them a raise which will place Oklahoma at the top of the region (bordering states) and not at the bottom.

What committees interest you?

I would love to be on the Aeronautics and Transportation committee since I have 20 years of experience in Aerospace and Defense, and since infrastructure is a tenant of my campaign. I would also love to be on the Education committee, since my biggest reason for running is to get more money to the teachers and stop the teacher flight to surrounding states. Lastly, I would love to be on the Veterans and Military Affairs committee, since I'm a Marine and would like the opportunity to take care of fellow veterans.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are incredibly important. For the system to work, the public has to be able to trust the government. And the only way that's going to happen is if they can always go check and see exactly what's going on at any given point in time. I'm currently pushing legislation, HB2730, that will improve transparency in OK.

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Brandon Nofire campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Oklahoma State Senate District 15	Lost primary	$8,362	$7,176
Grand total			$8,362	$7,176
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Current members of the Oklahoma State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Julie Daniels

Senators

District 1

Micheal Bergstrom (R)

District 2

Ally Seifried (R)

District 3

Julie McIntosh (R)

District 4

Tom Woods (R)

District 5

George Burns (R)

District 6

David Bullard (R)

District 7

Warren Hamilton (R)

District 8

Bryan Logan (R)

District 9

Avery Frix (R)

District 10

Bill Coleman (R)

District 11

Regina Goodwin (D)

District 12

Todd Gollihare (R)

District 13

Jonathan Wingard (R)

District 14

Jerry Alvord (R)

District 15

Lisa Standridge (R)

District 16

Mary Boren (D)

District 17

Shane Jett (R)

District 18

Jack Stewart (R)

District 19

Roland Pederson (R)

District 20

Chuck Hall (R)

District 21

Randy Grellner (R)

District 22

Kristen Thompson (R)

District 23

Lonnie Paxton (R)

District 24

Darrell Weaver (R)

District 25

Brian Guthrie (R)

District 26

Darcy Jech (R)

District 27

Casey Murdock (R)

District 28

Grant Green (R)

District 29

Julie Daniels (R)

District 30

Julia Kirt (D)

District 31

Spencer Kern (R)

District 32

Dusty Deevers (R)

District 33

Christi Gillespie (R)

District 34

Dana Prieto (R)

District 35

Jo Anna Dossett (D)

District 36

John Haste (R)

District 37

Aaron Reinhardt (R)

District 38

Brent Howard (R)

District 39

Dave Rader (R)

District 40

Carri Hicks (D)

District 41

Adam Pugh (R)

District 42

Brenda Stanley (R)

District 43

Kendal Sacchieri (R)

District 44

Michael Brooks (D)

District 45

Paul Rosino (R)

District 46

Mark Mann (D)

District 47

Kelly Hines (R)

District 48

Nikki Nice (D)

Republican Party (40)

Democratic Party (8)