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Jarod Mendenhall
Jarod Mendenhall (Republican Party) ran for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 13. He lost in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.
Mendenhall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jarod Mendenhall was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University in 1991, a graduate degree from Northeastern State University in 1997, and a Ph.D. from Oral Roberts University in 2011. His career experience includes working in education administration.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2024
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Neil Hays won election outright against Jarod Mendenhall in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 13 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Neil Hays | 78.8 | 1,542 |
 | Jarod Mendenhall  | 21.2 | 414 | |
| Total votes: 1,956 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jarod Mendenhall completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mendenhall's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have been an educator for 33 years serving in numerous capacities as a teacher, coach, and administrator. The past 13 years I have served as the superintendent of the two of the largest school districts in Oklahoma, Broken Arrow Public Schools and Muskogee Public Schools.
I led bond referendums in both school districts which were transformed their communities. My unique ability to collaborate with stakeholders and bring people to consensus is unmatched. Both Broken Arrow and Muskogee are recipients of these skills through state-of-the-art facilities, a renewed sense of pride, and a vision for the future.
I am a lifetime Republican. I believe in the conservative principles of the party and committed to upholding these tenets. I want to help return taxpayers dollars through the removal of the income tax in Oklahoma, expanding economic development, and removing barriers for new business.- I want to remove the state's income tax. I would recommend automatic triggers where the income tax would be reduced by a percentage until it is removed completely. Other states have made this happen which has made a positive impact on business and economic development. I would also like to see the corporate tax reduced by 1% from the current 4% which would make Oklahoma more competitive with other states. We are competing for new businesses looking to relocate and this is a great tool for us to incentivize businesses.
- I want to expand Oklahoma's economic development across the state of Oklahoma. Business incentives, tax breaks, block grants and other measures should be reviewed to ensure we are doing everything to encourage new businesses to develop. We must remove barriers for new businesses to develop. Removing the red-tape, and the unnecessary mandates are impeding the expansion and growth of some companies. This will allow businesses to be innovative and creative so they can grow and thrive.
- We have a mental health crisis occurring across Oklahoma. We are seeing more homeless individuals than ever before. I would like to begin addressing this issue through legislation. Expanding opportunities for these individuals to get the help needed and reunify with their families is important. I know that Oklahoma has Mental Health and Substance Abuse Department, but looking at additional services where there are "hot spots" is important to me.
Most of the individuals applying for these tax credit already have their children attending private schools. Therefore, these public funds are being reallocated to private school education.
Dr. Coburn was critical of the growing national debt and offered legislative solutions on numerous occasions. However, there was little appetite by other congressman to vote on resolutions.
I today's world, it is difficult to see a government that is making life easier for families. As a State Representative my goal is to listen, collaborate, and get things done for my district.
2. Conservative Principles
3. Strong Leader
4. Great Collaborator
5. Ability to bring people together
I believe these are the core tenets for District 13:
1. I believe in protecting true Oklahoma family values. The right to life and protection of the unborn child.
2. I believe in the conservative principles of government and unfunded mandates should not be be legislated.
3. I believe in smaller government and should never overstep authority.
4. I believe in fiscal conservatism with limited taxation.
by: John C. Maxwell
The Governor is responsible for his/her branch of government and should not have more or less authority. The relationship with the Governor is important when it comes to negotiation and legislating bills through the process. Making sure there is a mutual respect is crucial to getting business done in state government.
In Oklahoma we have doubled our budget in the last decade, and we've been able to save funding for later economic downturns. These conservative principles will serve our state in the future. I also feel we must review the different agencies that receive state funding and evaluate their needs. Going through a "zero based" based budgeting process where all agencies defend their budget is good conservative principles to follow as well.
I believe new individuals, with fresh ideas, and a renewed energy makes a difference. The legislative process was designed to represent the people which is an important point to remember. These new people can also build relationships and different coalitions but the connection to the people is important.
a cow-culator
Mayor of Checotah, Daniel Tarkington
1. House Budget and Appropriations Committee
2. House Common Education Committee
3. House Business and Commerce Committee
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 7, 2024
