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Cody Swearingen
Cody Swearingen (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 17. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.
Swearingen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Cody Swearingen was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Swearingen's career experience includes working as a technology professional. He earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2023. Swearingen has been affiliated with the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17
Incumbent Shane Jett won election outright against Ron Sharp, Rachael Melot, and Cody Swearingen in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 17 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shane Jett | 50.1 | 3,573 |
 | Ron Sharp | 26.9 | 1,921 | |
| Rachael Melot | 19.4 | 1,382 | ||
 | Cody Swearingen  | 3.6 | 259 | |
| Total votes: 7,135 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Swearingen in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cody Swearingen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Swearingen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Professionally, I am working on completing my Master's degree in Information Technology, which has further honed my skills in problem-solving and innovative thinking. This education allows me to appreciate and address the increasingly complex challenges that face our modern society.
My decision to run for office is driven by a commitment to serve my community and state with the same dedication that my ancestors demonstrated. I am running to bring a fresh, informed perspective to our government, ensuring that our policies reflect the values and needs of the people of District 17.- I am committed to fostering an environment that promotes economic prosperity for all. My platform emphasizes tax reform, support for small businesses, and strategic investments in our local economy to create jobs and drive growth. My approach ensures that our community not only thrives today but is also well-prepared for future challenges.
- My campaign is built on the principle of transparency and accountability. I pledge to ensure that our government reflects the true values and needs of the people in District 17. Unlike career politicians, my focus is on effecting positive change and ensuring that our policies promote the well-being and prosperity of our community, while maintaining limited government.
- Reflecting on our nation’s history, from the young Founding Fathers to today’s technology innovators, it’s clear that youthful energy brings transformative ideas. As a young candidate, I am committed to infusing our government with new perspectives and solutions that embrace both our proud traditions and our potential for innovation. This blend of youth-driven dynamism and respect for foundational principles is essential for crafting policies that are both effective today and sustainable tomorrow.
Simultaneously, I champion the principle of limited government. I believe in reducing unnecessary government interference and enhancing efficiency and accountability within governmental operations. My goal is to ensure that government serves effectively as a facilitator of economic and community development, respecting individual freedoms with minimal bureaucratic obstacles.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 15, 2024
