Danny Sterling, a Republican, is running for reelection to Oklahoma House of Representatives District 27 in the 2026 general election. Sterling has held the seat since 2019, according to BallotReady.
Before entering the Legislature, Sterling worked as a principal at Tecumseh Public Schools, according to BallotReady. He earned both a bachelor's degree in agricultural education (1978) and a master's degree in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 27
- Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
- Education: Bachelor's degree in agricultural education, Oklahoma State University (1978); master's degree in agricultural education, Oklahoma State University
- Current office: Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 27 (since 2019)
On the issues
Sterling outlined his priorities on his campaign website. The positions below are the candidate's own stated responses.
Education: Sterling said he wants to respect parental rights. He also said he wants to improve education outcomes. Sterling's background includes a career in public education before he entered the Legislature.
Economy: Sterling described himself as pro-business and pro-agriculture on his campaign website's biography page. He said he wants to protect Oklahoma jobs. He also said he wants to create economic opportunities.
Abortion: Sterling said he is pro-life. He said he wants to champion a pro-life culture.
Guns: Sterling said he wants to defend Second Amendment rights.
Public safety: Sterling said he supports law enforcement.
Sterling's campaign priorities center on education, economic growth, Second Amendment rights and law enforcement, according to his campaign website.
