Rusty Cornwell is a Republican representative for Oklahoma House District 6, which includes parts of Craig, Mayes, Nowata, and Rogers counties, such as Vinita, his hometown. Born on August 31, 1965, he is 60 years old, a self-made businessman, and a fiscal conservative who supports Second Amendment rights, veterans, limited federal government, and rural schools. He has served in the Oklahoma House since 2018, with his term set to end in 2030 due to term limits, and holds committee roles including Vice Chair of Wildlife, Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances, A&B Select Agencies, and Energy and Natural Resources Oversight. Notable achievements include commending Governor Stitt’s 2024 line-item veto of spending limits on the State Department of Education in Senate Bill 1122. Married to Sherri for over 33 years, they own a Daylight Donuts shop, Trails End Sanctuary , and other businesses; they have two daughters and six grandchildren in northeast Oklahoma.

Education and Political Experience

Formal education details are not specified in available records. Cornwell has lived in Craig County since 1986 , operating businesses for 34+ years, and is involved in community groups like Vinita and Oologah Chambers of Commerce, Whitetails of Oklahoma, and veteran organizations such as Foundation of Exceptional Warriors and Military Warriors Support Foundation. Previously vice president of Vinita Rotary Club, he was elected to the Oklahoma House in 2018 after the seat was vacated by Chuck Hoskins, running unopposed by Democrats.