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Jeff Starling

Overview

Current roleSecretary of State

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age51 years old (Aug 4, 1974)

GenderMale

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LocationOklahoma

BackgroundAttorney

EducationWake Forest University (BA, 1996)

Notable personal detailsJeff Starling is an American attorney and business executive who has served as Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment since December 3, 2024. He previously worked in private legal practice at McGuireWoods LLP and held in-house counsel roles at Devon Energy. He also served as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary at Lagoon Water Midstream. In 2026, he filed as a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate advocates pro-business, deregulatory policies and opposes federal green energy subsidies; priorities include reducing regulatory barriers, modernizing the legal system to help businesses, and making Oklahoma more business-friendly. No explicit proposals to raise taxes or expand wealth-redistributive programs were found in the sourced materials. The available statements emphasize regulatory relief and repeal of green energy handouts rather than support for progressive tax increases.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes securing Oklahoma’s borders and stopping criminal illegal immigration, proposing close cooperation with ICE and state action to turn over illegal immigrants who commit crimes. The campaign frames immigration concerns around public safety and enforcement rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Jeff Starling describes himself as pro-life, stating he believes life begins at conception and pledging to be a strong advocate for the unborn. He says he will defend Oklahoma’s existing protections for the unborn as part of his priorities for Attorney General.

Climate & Energy

Supports Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry, opposes federal green energy subsidies and federal regulatory overreach, and favors reducing regulatory burdens on energy producers to promote energy development and reliability.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports and pledges to defend the Second Amendment and Oklahoma’s current gun laws, and emphasizes backing law enforcement and public safety. Positions emphasize protecting gun rights while focusing on criminal enforcement priorities.

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