State Chamber Endorses Pugh for State Senate

State Chamber President & CEO says Lawson is “dynamic leader” and will “create opportunities for all Oklahoma families and businesses”

Oklahoma City, OK – The State Chamber of Oklahoma announced its endorsement of Adam Pugh for Oklahoma’s State Senate District 41 today. He faces one other Republican in the August 23 runoff election. The winner will a Democrat and an Independent in November.

“Adam Pugh is a combat veteran and Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He offers Edmond fresh new leadership that isn’t afraid to tackle the difficult issues,” said Fred Morgan, president and CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma. “As a businessman, Adam understands that we must empower schools and teachers, keep taxes low, enhance our quality of life and create economic opportunity for our children and grandchildren. He will strive to create opportunities for all Oklahoma families and businesses to succeed.”

Morgan continued, “Adam knows that we cannot continue to ignore important issues like education, the economy and our budget. He knows that we must stay true to our bedrock principles to find conservative, common-sense solutions to the issues facing our state. Now more than ever Oklahoma needs voices with the credibility and courage to lead on the difficult issues that we face, and Adam Pugh is the clear choice.”

Pugh and his wife Sarah, along with their two daughters, are active in Life Church of Edmond. Pugh is also an active member of the Edmond Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Edmond Young Professionals, and he is a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma and the Food Bank of Oklahoma. Pugh is currently the Vice President of Business Development at an Oklahoma City-based aerospace company. His campaign website is available at www.PughForSenate.com.

Senate District 41 includes much of Edmond in Oklahoma County. Incumbent Senator Clark Jolley is not seeking re-election due to term limits.