Brian Matthew Ragain

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Brian Ragain completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ragain's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" id=\"heading-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy mission is to represent the people of Oklahoma with honesty, integrity, and conservative values, not special interests or career politicians. I believe government should work for working families, support small businesses, defend our freedoms, and protect our constitutional rights. I cannot be bought, and I will not be controlled by money or political pressure. I am running to bring Oklahoma values and common sense leadership back to Washington.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" id=\"heading-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Take care of our veterans the way they took care of us, and fix the mental health system that’s failing them. We ask them to carry the weight of this country. When they come home, they shouldn’t have to fight alone.</li><li>Protect American energy and Oklahoma jobs. A strong workforce builds a strong state, and a strong state strengthens the country. Oklahoma doesn’t just produce energy, we help power this nation. It’s time to stand up for the workers and communities behind it.</li><li>Hold government accountable to the people it serves. Not special interests. Not insiders. If decisions were made the way Washington often operates, people would get hurt. That’s not acceptable there either.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-429935-2026-04-19\" id=\"heading1-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-429935-2026-04-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-429935-2026-04-19\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-429935-2026-04-19\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m passionate about the areas where policy directly impacts people’s lives day to day. That starts with healthcare, especially mental health and veteran care, where I’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t. I care deeply about supporting our veterans, making sure they’re not left behind when they come home.<br/><br/>\n<p>I’m also focused on energy and jobs, particularly protecting Oklahoma’s workforce and ensuring we stay strong as an energy leader. Beyond that, government accountability matters to me. People deserve leaders who make decisions based on real-world outcomes, not politics.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nAt the end of the day, I care about practical solutions that actually help people, not talking points.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nBrian Ragain completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ragain's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My mission is to represent the people of Oklahoma with honesty, integrity, and conservative values, not special interests or career politicians. I believe government should work for working families, support small businesses, defend our freedoms, and protect our constitutional rights. I cannot be bought, and I will not be controlled by money or political pressure. I am running to bring Oklahoma values and common sense leadership back to Washington. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Take care of our veterans the way they took care of us, and fix the mental health system that’s failing them. We ask them to carry the weight of this country. When they come home, they shouldn’t have to fight alone. Protect American energy and Oklahoma jobs. A strong workforce builds a strong state, and a strong state strengthens the country. Oklahoma doesn’t just produce energy, we help power this nation. It’s time to stand up for the workers and communities behind it. Hold government accountable to the people it serves. Not special interests. Not insiders. If decisions were made the way Washington often operates, people would get hurt. That’s not acceptable there either. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I’m passionate about the areas where policy directly impacts people’s lives day to day. That starts with healthcare, especially mental health and veteran care, where I’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t. I care deeply about supporting our veterans, making sure they’re not left behind when they come home. I’m also focused on energy and jobs, particularly protecting Oklahoma’s workforce and ensuring we stay strong as an energy leader. Beyond that, government accountability matters to me. People deserve leaders who make decisions based on real-world outcomes, not politics. At the end of the day, I care about practical solutions that actually help people, not talking points.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]