Dillon Travis
Dillon Travis | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office February 18, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Ty Burns |
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| Born | Pawnee County, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Dillon Travis is an American politician who has served as the representative for the 35th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives since February 18, 2026.
Biography
[edit]Dillon Travis was born in Pawnee County and grew up in Maramec, Oklahoma, before graduating from Cleveland High School.[1][2] He also attended Connors State College. Before running for office, he worked as a farmer and rancher and owned an agricultural supply business.[2]
In 2025, he was one of five Republican candidates who filed to run in a special election to succeed Ty Burns.[1] He advanced to a runoff election alongside former Pawnee County sheriff Mike Waters, which he won with over 78% of the vote.[3] On February 10, 2026, he defeated the Democratic nominee Luke Kruse in the general election.[4] He was sworn in on February 18, 2026.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Loveless, Tristan (November 29, 2025). "Focusing on rural issues, 5 Republicans campaign for HD 35 special election". NonDoc. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Loveless, Tristan (January 7, 2026). "Dillon Travis, Mike Waters tout rural bonafides in HD 35 Republican runoff". NonDoc. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ↑ Loveless, Tristan (January 14, 2026). "Dillon Travis wins HD 35 Republican runoff, to face Luke Kruse in general election". NonDoc. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ↑ Loveless, Tristan (February 10, 2026). "Republican Dillon Travis elected in HD 35 special election". NonDoc. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ↑ Murphy, Emma (February 18, 2026). "Newly elected Oklahoma House member takes oath". Oklahoma Voice. Retrieved February 18, 2026.