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Brian Guthrie

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Brian Guthrie
Image of Brian Guthrie
Oklahoma State Senate District 25
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bixby High School

Associate

Tulsa Community College, 2002

Personal
Birthplace
Tulsa, Okla.
Religion
Christian: Nondenominational
Profession
Real estate professional
Contact

Brian Guthrie (Republican Party) is a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on November 20, 2024. His current term ends on November 22, 2028.

Guthrie (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 25. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Brian Guthrie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned a high school diploma from Bixby High School and an associate degree from Tulsa Community College in 2002. His career experience includes working as a real estate professional and in construction. As of 2024, Guthrie was affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, Oklahoma Association of Realtors, and the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 25

Brian Guthrie defeated Karen Gaddis in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 25 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brian Guthrie
Brian Guthrie (R) Candidate Connection
 
67.2
 
25,787
Image of Karen Gaddis
Karen Gaddis (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.8
 
12,605

Total votes: 38,392
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Karen Gaddis advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 25.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 25

Brian Guthrie defeated Jeff Boatman in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 25 on June 18, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brian Guthrie
Brian Guthrie Candidate Connection
 
57.1
 
3,073
Image of Jeff Boatman
Jeff Boatman
 
42.9
 
2,307

Total votes: 5,380
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Guthrie signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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To let you know a little bit of my background, I was born and raised in Bixby, OK. After college, at 21 years old I started my own construction company and investing in real estate. I had several employees working for me and ultimately sold that company 7 years later. The sale of the company made it possible for me to focus on real estate full time, which was a passion of mine. I obtained my real estate license in 2008 and a few years later became a managing broker for McGraw Realtors. In 2016, my wife, Wendi, and I opened our own brokerage firm, Guthrie Realty, located in Downtown Bixby. Wendi & I have been married 22 years and have two wonderful children. Abby is a junior at Oklahoma State University studying Pre-Law. John is a junior at Bixby High School with ambitions to be an engineer and is on the Bixby High School golf team. We attend church at Life Church South Tulsa on 121st Street between Memorial & Sheridan. Furthermore, I have been actively involved in community service for many years. Currently, I am serving my 6th year as Mayor of Bixby with a total of 12 years on the Bixby City Council, all as a volunteer. Additionally, I sit on the board of INCOG and serve as a trustee of the Tulsa County Criminal Justice Authority, which oversees operations at the Tulsa County Jail.
  • Our state government spending has grown by 50% from $8 million in 2020 to $12 million in 2024. Our population has only grown approximately 9%. We need to reduce spending and the size of our government. As our state grows, the additional revenues should allow the state to reduce taxes and put tax payer's money back in their pockets.
  • I will protect and fight for our rights including parental rights, individual rights, and our god-given rights such as those outlined in the Constitution.
  • Pro-Life, Pro 2nd amendment, and protecting our traditional Oklahoma values.
Judicial reform. Continue making education a priority for the state because we must invest in our next generation. Preventing government overreach. Lower the personal income tax rate.
I always looked up to my grandfather. I spent many hours hanging out and absorbing wisdom from my grandfather. He passed away in 2020 and left a legacy for generations.
Must be a leader. Must be a good listener. Must have good family values. Must have the courage to stand and fight for their constituents.
I'm a good listener, hard worker and not afraid to get my hands dirty.
Represent the interests and concerns of the constituents of District 25.
One that the next legislator would want to continue the same values. One that the constituents are happy where they live and feel like their government is a benefit to them.
My first job was a stocker and bagger at Doc's Country Mart. I worked there one year and then took a job at the local lumber yard, where I worked in the outside yard loading customers and helping customers pick out supplies for their projects.
Family addiction and breaking that cycle to where it no longer exists.
The ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature is one characterized by cooperation, communication, and mutual respect. While each branch of government has its own responsibilities and powers, they should work together to serve the best interests of the state and its citizens.
Inflation, availability of jobs, homelessness, mental health, declining infrastructure.
I believe it is beneficial especially if they have had experience in a different political office.
One legislator cannot accomplish anything on their own. The system is designed for ideas to be debated and come to a resolution that benefits all Oklahomans.
Why don't some couples go to the gym?

Because some relationships don't work out!
Yes, a majority of the legislature should oversee or grant the use of emergency powers
Restore parental rights in the medical field over their children. Make cursive writing mandatory. Explore ideas on how to recruit teachers directly out of college with incentives. Lower personal income taxes.
All 4 current Bixby city Councilors, former Bixby Mayor John Easton, Jenks Mayor Cory Box, Glenpool Mayor Joyce Calvert, owner Doc's Country Mart Jim Brown.
Transportation, Appropriations, Education, Judiciary, Business & Commerce, Tourism & Wildlife
Taxpayers deserve to know where their tax dollars are being spent by their government. Every dollar should be accounted for. The government must be accountable to the people or they should be replaced at their next election.
I am not aware of any issues to the Oklahoma ballot initiative process. If I were to discover issues later, then I would explore ways to fix those issues.

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Campaign finance summary


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Brian Guthrie campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Oklahoma State Senate District 25Won general$243,647 $193,201
Grand total$243,647 $193,201
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 27, 2024

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Joe Newhouse (R)
Oklahoma State Senate District 25
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