Sen. Julia Kirt’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement honoring Richard Lerblance, who passed at his home in McAlester on July 25, at the age of 80. Lerblance was in the Oklahoma Senate from 2003 to 2012. He served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, chaired the Energy Committee, was a member of the Education, Judiciary, and Appropriations committees, as well as the Appropriations Subcommittee for Public Safety.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has been recognized by the United Nations Association of Oklahoma City (UNA-OKC) as a 2026 Women of Impact honoree.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby announced his retirement. His resignation will be effective June 26, 2026, and Lt. Gov. Chris Anotubby will be sworn in as governor.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said that although the 2026 legislative session included some good initiatives for helping more Oklahomans thrive, there were many more missed opportunities to put people over politics.

OKLAHOMA CITY – “This order is putting politics over people. Programs like SoonerCare already require applicants to provide proof of citizenship or immigration status.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued statements Thursday after Senate passage of House Bill 1168, creating a felony based on the use of legal medication.