October 6
NRA endorses Governor Henry

Oklahoma City - The National Rifle Association has endorsed the re-election bid of Gov. Brad Henry. The letter of endorsement, signed by NRA State and Local Affairs Director Randy J. Kozuch, was delivered to the governor today.

"I am thankful for the endorsement and support of the National Rifle Association and its thousands of members in Oklahoma and around the nation," Gov. Henry said. "The NRA plays a vital role in protecting the freedoms granted by the Second Amendment, and I am pleased the NRA recognizes the work of my administration and our strong support of the Second Amendment."

Gov. Henry, an avid hunter and fisherman, has consistently protected the rights of gun owners. While in the State Senate, he voted for Oklahoma's concealed carry law. More recently, he signed the Stand Your Ground Law, protecting the Castle Doctrine and preserving the right of Oklahomans to defend themselves whenever they are threatened with deadly force.

Gov. Henry also signed a law prohibiting state officials from seizing the firearms of lawful citizens during an emergency, and he opposes a state handgun licensing law.

"You have proven to be a close ally and friend of Oklahoma's freedom-loving firearm owners by signing the nation's first bill to prohibit employers from banning locked, lawfully-owned employee firearms in company parking lots and by also signing Oklahoma's 'Stand Your Ground' bill giving law-abiding citizens the right to protect themselves and their loved ones," Kozuch writes in the letter.

"This strong record of service as Governor of Oklahoma clearly illustrates your commitment to protecting the rights of law-abiding firearms owners and sportsmen."

Gov. Henry has an A rating from the National Rifle Association. He has also been endorsed for re-election by the Oklahoma Rifle Association.

"Throughout my time in public office, I have sought to protect our right to bear arms," Gov. Henry said. "As a lifelong Oklahoman and sportsman, and as a husband and father, I know how vital our Second Amendment rights are to our safety, our freedom, and our way of life."

September 28
Team Henry Is On The Move

Oklahoma City-Gov. Brad Henry will be bringing his vision for Oklahoma directly to the people during an RV state tour. The "Oklahoma on the Move" tour will resume Monday, October 2 in Oklahoma City and visit 16 communities over a four day period.

"I'm excited about this opportunity to speak to Oklahomans about the issues that concern them the most," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahoma is on the move, and I want to tell people how we can build on our accomplishments and meet the challenges of the future.

"In the past four years, we've raised teacher salaries and put significant new resources into classrooms while passing the two largest tax cuts in state history. We've made significant investments in our roads and bridges and we passed the toughest meth law in the nation, which has become a model for other states and the federal government," the governor said.

The RV tour will swing through western Oklahoma from Monday, October 2 to Thursday October 5. A previous leg of the RV tour in August took Gov. Henry through eastern Oklahoma.

The tour will visit Chickasha, Duncan, Lawton, Altus, Hobart, Cordell, Clinton, Weatherford, Elk City, Woodward, Alva, Cherokee, Enid, Kingfisher, El Reno and Yukon.

"Four years ago, we did two RV tours, and those trips were without a doubt the highlight of the campaign," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahomans are the kindest, most generous, and genuine people anywhere and one of the great benefits of this meeting so many Oklahomans in all walks of life."

RV Tour Media Schedule

August 29 - September 1
"Oklahoma on the Move" RV Tour a Success

Gov. Brad Henry brought his vision for Oklahoma directly to the people during his "Oklahoma on the Move" RV state tour. The Henry campaign visited more than a dozen communities over a four day period. MORE.

9.08.06 Firefighters Endorse Governor Henry

Oklahoma City—Oklahoma’s fire fighters have recently announced their endorsement of Gov. Brad Henry, citing his policies that have kept Oklahoma at the forefront of disaster preparedness.

“I am honored by the support of the men and women who keep Oklahoma lives and property safe,” Gov. Henry said. “The wildfires of the last year have been hard on Oklahoma’s fire fighters and their families and I, along with all Oklahomans, are in debt to them for their service.”

Billy Hubbard, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Oklahoma, cited several of the governor’s initiatives in explaining the endorsement.

“Governor Henry has consistently responded to the needs of fire fighters in Oklahoma,” Hubbard said. “The governor created the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security and led the fight to pass the Operation Firewall initiative, delivering badly needed funds to Oklahoma fire departments during the height of last winter’s wildfires.

“Under Governor Henry’s leadership, fire fighters can be sure that the ‘Oklahoma Standard’ will remain the standard to which other states aspire.”

7.24.06 Gov. Henry announces "Oklahoma on the Move" RV Tour

Oklahoma City-Gov. Brad Henry will be bringing his vision for Oklahoma directly to the people during an RV state tour. The "Oklahoma on the Move" tour will begin Monday, August 28 in Oklahoma City and visit more than a dozen communities over a four day period.

"I'm excited about this opportunity to speak to Oklahomans about the issues that concern them the most," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahoma is on the move, and I want to tell people how we can build on our accomplishments and meet the challenges of the future.

"In the past four years, we've raised teacher salaries and put significant new resources into classrooms while passing the two largest tax cuts in state history. We've made significant investments in our roads and bridges and we passed the toughest meth law in the nation, which has become a model for other states and the federal government," the governor said.

The RV tour will swing through eastern Oklahoma from Monday, August 28 to Thursday August 31. A second RV tour of western Oklahoma is being planned for later in the campaign.

The tour will visit Norman, Pauls Valley Sulphur, Madill, Durant, Hugo, Antlers, Atoka, Ada, Eufaula, Muskogee, Tahlequah, Pryor, Vinita, Claremore, Collinsville, and Sapulpa.

"Four years ago, we did two RV tours, and those trips were without a doubt the highlight of the campaign," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahomans are the kindest, most generous, and genuine people anywhere and one of the great benefits of this job is getting to meet so many Oklahomans in all walks of life."

7.09.06 Fraternal Order of Police endorse Governor Henry

Oklahoma City- The Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police has voted to endorse Gov. Brad Henry for a second term as the state's chief executive. The action came on Saturday at the group's biennial conference at Quartz Mountain Lodge.

"I am honored to have the support of Oklahoma's law enforcement officers," Gov. Henry said. "These brave men and women are our first responders and the bedrock of our communities. They carry that responsibility admirably, and I am humbled by their faith in me.

"One of the highlights of my first term was the passage of the law restricting access to meth ingredients," Gov. Henry said. "We've seen a phenomenal drop in the number of meth labs in Oklahoma, and that law has been copied by dozens states and the federal government."

Oklahoma FOP president Ron Bartmier cited Gov. Henry's tough stance on crime and support of officers as key reasons for the endorsement.

"Governor Henry has supported continued collective bargaining rights for municipal police officers and has also stepped forward to push for increased job security for deputies," Bartmier said. "The governor has supported any crime bills that we deemed necessary for our officers in the performance of their duties and to citizens for their protection."

Governor Henry received the FOP's endorsement during his first campaign in 2002. This year, the governor has also received endorsements from the Oklahoma Rifle Association and the Oklahoma Education Association.

7.26.06 Gov. Henry thanks supporters; Promises spirited, clean campaign

Oklahoma City-Gov. Brad Henry thanked supporters Wednesday for again endorsing his candidacy with a landslide victory and pledged to run a clean, spirited campaign to the November general election.

"I want to thank all my supporters for their hard work and thank Oklahoma voters for their continued confidence in my administration," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahoma is a state on the move, and it is because Oklahomans from all walks of life are coming together and working hard for a better tomorrow."

The governor, who received more votes in his primary than all the Republican candidates combined, pledged to base his campaign on the achievements of his administration, not on negative attacks on his opponent.

"I'm proud of all that we've accomplished already," the governor said. "Our early childhood education programs are the best in the country. The anti-methamphetamine law I helped pass is a national model for virtually every other state and the federal government.

"Our Insure Oklahoma initiative, which helps small businesses offer health insurance for their workers, is turning heads nationally. We're raising teacher pay and putting more resources in the classroom than ever before. People are looking to Oklahoma for ideas, and they are finding excellence."

"Oklahoma is on the move, and through there will certainly be challenges ahead, we will confront them as Oklahomans always have-by working together to build a better Oklahoma."

7.20.06 - Governor Brad Henry endorsed by the NRA

Oklahoma City-Governor Brad Henry announced today that the National Rifle Association, representing hunters and sportsmen across the United States, has endorsed his candidacy in the primary election.

"I am grateful to the National Rifle Association for their continued support," Gov. Henry said. "Oklahomans treasure the right to bear arms and, as a lifelong hunter and sportsman, I understand how crucial the second amendment is to our culture, our way of life, and our freedom."

In the letter of endorsement the NRA's Chris Cox, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action wrote to Gov. Henry, "Your exemplary record of service as Governor of Oklahoma clearly illustrates your commitment to protecting the rights of law-abiding firearm owners and sportsmen. You have proven time and again to be a close ally and friend of Oklahoma's freedom-loving firearm owners."

The governor has also been endorsed in the general election by the Oklahoma Rifle Association and has an A rating from the NRA.

Press Releases

7.31.06 Gov. Henry Announces USDA Assistance Approved for Oklahoma Farmers, Ranchers

7.28.06 Gov. Henry, Contingency Review Board Approve Using Opportunity Fund to Secure MG Motors

7.24.06 Gov. Henry, State Leaders Outline Impact of Planned Oklahoma Diabetes Center

7.24.06 Gov. Henry Unveils State Highway Signs Celebrating Oklahoman, Miss America Jennifer Berry

7.14.06 Gov. Henry sets Tar Creek relocation plan in motion

7.12.06 Gov. Henry welcomes MG Motors to Oklahoma

7.07.06 Gov. Henry Sends Oklahoma National Guard Troops to Assist National Border Enforcement Efforts

7.06.06 Gov. Henry receives wildfire donation from country star Blake Shelton

6.29.06 Gov. Henry, OBN Unveil Tracking System Targeting Prescription Drug Abuse

6.28.06 Gov. Henry Approves State Budget Boosting Investments, Providing Tax Relief