Small business owner

Aaron Forst, born in Tulsa, has owned two small businesses for over a decade and was licensed as an EMT for several years, according to his Ballotpedia survey answers¹. He won the August 25, 2026 Republican runoff over incumbent Dana Prieto and faces Democrat Amy Hossain².

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental rulesmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site proposes cutting duplicate government inspections and paperwork to ease burdens on business, while saying safety and standards would not be sacrificed. (2026) source
• Curriculum and booksParents, including the right to remove material they object tomedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says parents should have the ultimate say in their children's education and that he will work to remove harmful curriculums. (2026) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he will work with law enforcement to remove criminals who enter illegally and reform the immigration system so people can enter legally without excessive bureaucracy and cost. (2026) source
• Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site calls for an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes oil, gas and coal along with wind and solar. (2026) source
• AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site says he believes every life is created by God, will protect the unborn and wants Oklahoma to keep leading the nation in pro-life legislation. (2026) source
  • In a 2025 Ballotpedia survey he listed pro-life and family values among his top policy interests. (2025) source
• School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familylow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site says the School Choice Tax Credit should be an option families can use to find the best fit for their child, while he also says he fully supports public education. (2026) source
• GunsNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site says the right to bear arms is a fundamental freedom, that many gun laws are restrictive to law-abiding citizens, and that he backs education on responsible gun ownership and heavier penalties for illegal use of guns. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.