No Free Lunches: At Least 11 Republican Candidates Have Pledged to Reject Lobbyist Meals and Gifts

No Free Lunches: At Least 11 Republican Candidates Have Pledged to Reject Lobbyist Meals and Gifts

Lobbyists have spent more than $414,000 on meals, beverages and gifts for Oklahoma lawmakers since January 2025, averaging $2,819 per legislator. At least 11 Republican primary challengers have vowed to reject lobbyist money entirely, targeting incumbents they say are more beholden to special interests than to constituents. The post No Free Lunches: At Least 11 Republican Candidates Have Pledged to Reject Lobbyist Meals and Gifts appeared first on Oklahoma Watch.

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