Josh
West

Josh West is a Christian, husband, father and decorated combat veteran.
  • He keeps fighting to keep America great and Oklahoma strong.
  • The battle hasn’t always been easy, but Josh West never quits.

• Christian
• Combat Veteran
• Father & Husband

Why I’m Running

“I am a combat veteran, man of faith and family, businessman and constitutional conservative. I’m 100% pro-life and endorsed by the NRA. I work hard, have a heart for our community and do my best to represent your values with courage and honor.”
– Josh West

Meet Josh

In 2016, Josh West, a decorated combat veteran, took on a new mission when he was elected state representative. His goals were simple. Fight for rural values, healthcare and education. And be true to veterans and his constituents, ensuring our voice is heard and our Delaware County values represented in the state House.
DELAWARE COUNTY NATIVE
Josh and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 12 years. The couple has four children, Ethan (16), Walker (16), Katie (10) and Aubrey (9). They are active members of Elk River Baptist Church. Josh was born and raised in Grove. He graduated from Grove High School in 1995 and attended Missouri Valley College on an athletic scholarship before deciding his mission was to join the U.S. Army. Nine years later, following medical retirement from the military, he returned to Grove where he is raising a family. Josh works in agriculture and real estate, and he and his wife are small business owners.
DECORATED COMBAT VETERAN
Josh served combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. On a combat patrol in 2003, Josh came under enemy fire while protecting civilians. He was shot several times in the legs and abdomen, but continued to return fire and shield his wounded battalion commander with his body, eventually dragging him to safety. For his heroism, Josh received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor.

Josh West
State House

accomplishments
Josh West does what he says he’s going to do.
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS.
  • Passed $203 million increase for public education
  • Average teacher pay raises of $1,220
  • Fully funds third-grade reading initiative for first time in state history
  • Includes $74.3 million for local schools
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL HEALTHCARE.
  • Supported physician training for rural hospitals with $62 million
  • Reallocated $105 million to increase provider rates for physicians, hospitals and nursing homes
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL ROADS AND BRIDGES.
  • Restored $30 million in funding to county roads
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL TAXPAYER DOLLARS.
  • Created a watchdog budget office to oversee state agency spending and performance
  • Funded more audits of state agencies
  • Gave the governor power to hire/fire state agency heads
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL OKLAHOMA.
  • Funded a public-private partnership to maintain clean water
  • Added $1.1 million for wildfire mitigation funding and resources for rural fire fighters
  • Secured $1.5 million to improve rural flood control dams
Josh West delivers for rural jobs.
  • Invested $20 million to help recruit more jobs and business to Oklahoma
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR RURAL PUBLIC SAFETY.
  • Funded academies to support an estimated 80 more state troopers
  • Secured monies to reduce backlog of untested rape kits
  • Provided $33 million for criminal justice reforms
JOSH WEST DELIVERS FOR US.
  • Returned $200 million to Oklahoma’s savings account for future emergencies

• Christian
• Combat Veteran
• Father & Husband