21 Facts About Josh Brecheen

Joshua Chad Brecheen is a Native American politician who has served as the US representative for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district since 2023.

Josh Brecheen owns a motivational speaking business, Brecheen Keynotes and Seminars, as well as Rawhide Dirtworks, an excavation service.

Josh Brecheen filed to run for the Oklahoma Senate's 6th district in 2010.

Josh Brecheen ran unopposed in the Republican primary and faced incumbent Democratic Senator Jay Paul Gumm.

The Tulsa World reported the 6th Senate district race as having the highest fundraising total for a State Senate seat in 2010, with Josh Brecheen raising $217,548 and Gumm $289,786.

Josh Brecheen filed a Senate resolution to have the Oklahoma Legislature meet every other year instead of annually and cut legislators pay, and introduced legislation to cut the Art in Public Places program, which provided funding to public art projects in the state.

Josh Brecheen filed SB 554 to allow teachers to teach "the debate of creation vs evolution" in Oklahoma public schools.

Josh Brecheen retired after two terms, citing a commitment to term limits.

Josh Brecheen was criticized by the National Center for Science Education for introducing several education bills modeled on anti-evolution bills from Texas, Tennessee, and Louisiana during his senate tenure.

In 2022, Josh Brecheen ran for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district in a 14-candidate Republican primary to succeed retiring congressman Markwayne Mullin.

Josh Brecheen styled himself during the campaign as "Tom Coburn's protege" and vowed to vote "no" on any tax increases.

Josh Brecheen narrowly defeated Frix in the runoff, winning the nomination.

Josh Brecheen defeated Democratic nominee Naomi Andrews and independent "Bulldog" Ben Robinson in the general election.

Josh Brecheen ran unopposed in the Republican primary in 2024 and will face Democratic candidate Brandon Wade and independent candidate Ronnie Hopkins.

Josh Brecheen switched his support to Representative Jim Jordan on the second and third ballots, then to Representative Byron Donalds for the next three ballots.

Josh Brecheen voted for Hern again on the ninth, tenth, and 11th ballots.

Josh Brecheen switched his support to Kevin McCarthy on the 12th ballot after McCarthy agreed to additional reforms to the House rules.

Josh Brecheen was among the 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.

Josh Brecheen voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

In 2024, Josh Brecheen voted against the $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine, although much of the money would go to his constituency.

Josh Brecheen confirmed his support for decriminalizing cockfighting in January 2024 after Anthony DeVore, president of the Oklahoma Gamefowl Commission, told the Kentucky Gamefowl Commission his organization had the congressman's support.