Josh Brecheen (OK-2)

Biography

Josh Brecheen is a Republican U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district , serving since 2023. A fourth-generation rancher, Native American , committed Christian, husband to Kacie, and father of four children, he was born on June 19, 1979. Prior to Congress, he owned small businesses including an excavation and trucking operation, cutting horse training , and motivational speaking . Notable positions include member of the House Budget Committee and House Committee on Homeland Security ; he emphasizes limited government, fiscal conservatism, reducing debt/deficit spending, and conservative social policies. Achievements include self-term-limiting after serving in the Oklahoma Senate , where he led efforts against tax increases, debt, Common Core, and proposed cuts to legislative meetings/pay and public art funding; he also served as field representative for Sen. Tom Coburn , whom he considers a mentor, and was Oklahoma FFA State President .

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University; earned a BS in Agricultural Communication and Animal Science from Oklahoma State University .

Political Experience:
- U.S. Representative, OK-2 .
- Oklahoma State Senator, District 6 : Chaired Tourism and Wildlife Committee; vice chair of Agriculture and Wildlife; served on Appropriations, Education, Finance, and Judiciary committees; unseated an incumbent Democrat in 2010 with record fundraising.
- Field Representative, U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn .
- Oklahoma FFA Association State President .