Chip Keating, a former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, state public safety official, and businessman, has announced his candidacy for governor of Oklahoma.

Keating, a Republican, launched his campaign on Wednesday, saying he plans to focus on crime reduction, economic growth, and aligning state policies with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda.

“Oklahoma families need a fighter who’s got their back,” said Keating. “President Trump is leading the way for political outsiders to challenge the failing status quo and the career politicians who aren’t getting the job done. I’m a man of action, not a career politician, and I’ll follow the Trump playbook to keep Oklahoma safe, stand firm in our conservative values, and build a safer, stronger state together.”

Keating served as a st

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