Sooner State News

The NFIB Oklahoma PAC has officially endorsed Governor Kevin Stitt for a second term. The endorsement comes from the political action committee made up of small business members throughout Oklahoma.

NFIB State Director Jerrod Shouse stated, "Governor Stitt is the clear choice for Oklahoma’s small businesses. He understands the issues facing Oklahoma’s job creators and has been a dependable advocate of small businesses."

Shouse highlighted Governor Stitt's efforts during the pandemic, noting, "Governor Stitt threaded the needle on keeping Oklahomans safe during the pandemic while allowing businesses to remain open and allow people to keep working." Additionally, Shouse acknowledged Stitt's collaboration with the legislature to reduce tax rates: "He also worked with the legislature to reduce the individual income tax rate from 5% to 4.75% and lower the corporate tax rate from 6% to 4%." These changes impact many small businesses in Oklahoma, as they are often organized as pass-through entities, which means owners pay taxes at an individual rather than a corporate level.

Expressing gratitude towards Governor Stitt, Shouse said, "Our members are grateful to Governor Stitt for everything he’s done for Main Street businesses, which is why I’m proud to announce the NFIB Oklahoma PAC’s endorsement."

This endorsement is particularly noteworthy in an election year where small business owners and their employees are known for high voter turnout and actively encouraging others to vote. The PAC's support reflects candidates' stances and records on issues important to small businesses.