Ty Burns
Ty Burns (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 35. He assumed office on November 21, 2018. He left office on October 1, 2025.
Burns (Republican Party) won re-election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 35 outright in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024, after the Republican primary and general election were canceled.
Burns resigned on October 1, 2025, after pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault. To learn more, click here.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Burns was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Development Committee (decommissioned)
- States' Rights Committee (decommissioned)
- Wildlife Committee (decommissioned), Chair
2021-2022
Burns was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture & Rural Development Committee (decommissioned)
- State and Federal Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- States' Rights Committee (decommissioned)
- Wildlife Committee (decommissioned), Chair
2019-2020
Burns was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee (decommissioned)
- House Veterans and Military Affairs Committee (decommissioned), Vice chair
- Wildlife Committee (decommissioned)
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2024
Republican primary election
The primary election was canceled. Ty Burns (R) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Burns in this election.
2022
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Ty Burns defeated Sam Jennings in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ty Burns (R) | 78.4 | 9,639 |
| Sam Jennings (D) | 21.6 | 2,663 | ||
| Total votes: 12,302 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Sam Jennings advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Ty Burns defeated Daniel Johnson in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Burns | 78.6 | 3,394 |
| Daniel Johnson | 21.4 | 923 | ||
| Total votes: 4,317 | |||
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2020
See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020
Republican primary election
The primary election was canceled. Ty Burns (R) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35
Ty Burns defeated Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Burns (R) | 71.9 | 8,214 |
 | Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk (D) | 28.1 | 3,205 | |
| Total votes: 11,419 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35
Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 on June 26, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35
Ty Burns defeated James Winn in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ty Burns | 73.0 | 3,510 |
| James Winn | 27.0 | 1,298 | ||
| Total votes: 4,808 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Ty Burns did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ty Burns did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 5 to May 30. Special sessions took place on January 29, 2024 and on July 15, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 6 to May 26.
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2022
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In 2022, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 7 to May 27.
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2021
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In 2021, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 1 to May 27.
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2020
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In 2020, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 3 to May 22.
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2019
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In 2019, the Oklahoma State Legislature was in session from February 4 through May 31.
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Noteworthy events
Domestic violence and assault charges (2025)
On August 28, 2025, Burns was charged with and pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault. He received a one-year suspended sentence, alongside mandatory counseling and completion of a Batterers Intervention Program.[1] On October 1, 2025, Burns resigned from the legislature, saying, “It is in the best interest of the people I serve in House District 35 and, most importantly, my family to step down from my position,” and “I take full responsibility for my actions and am going to counseling with my family. Although not an excuse for my actions, I am receiving intensive treatment for issues from military service that I have long ignored as a problem.”[2]
See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dennis Casey (R) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35 2018-2025 |
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