David Bullard is a Republican state senator representing District 6 in the Oklahoma Senate, which includes Bryan, Choctaw, Atoka, and Coal counties. Born on August 6, 1978, he was first elected in 2018 after defeating Erick Wyatt in the Republican primary and Arnold Bourne in the general election, taking office on November 14, 2018. A former award-winning AP History teacher with a family background in ranching, woodworking, construction, and real estate, Bullard resides in Durant with his wife Amber—a high school principal—and their two children, who attend local public schools. He serves as a deacon at Fairview Baptist Church and on the executive board of Patriots Ministries. Notable positions include Republican Caucus Vice Chair and current service on committees such as Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Agriculture and Wildlife, Technology and Telecommunications, Retirement and Government Resources, and Rules.

Education and Political Experience

Bullard earned a Bachelor of Arts in social studies education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a master's degree in education and educational administration from Lamar University. He taught advanced placement U.S. history, government, and the U.S. Constitution for 15 years in Oklahoma and Texas. In the Senate, he has authored key legislation, including the 2023 Millstone Act declaring a state of emergency on gender-affirming care for those under 26, Senate Bill 870 restricting DEI offices in higher education, and 2024's SJR 30—a proposed constitutional amendment to ban abortions from fertilization while narrowing medical exceptions. He focuses on pro-business policies, education reform, tax modernization, infrastructure, and public safety.