Background
Travis Headd earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa. Headd's career experience includes working as a business executive.[1]
- Bachelor's:
- University of Tulsa
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Travis Headd is running for State Representative to put people first and deliver real results for Oklahoma families.
A business professional and community advocate, Travis brings real-world experience in corporate operations, customer relations, and strategic problem-solving. He understands what it takes to create stability, grow businesses, and make smart, responsible decisions that benefit both families and the local economy.
A graduate of the University of Tulsa with a degree in Exercise and Wellness, Travis is passionate about building healthier communities through preventative care and expanded access to mental health services.
Travis is running because he hears the same concerns across District 82:
Strengthening public education
Supporting small businesses
Protecting working families through responsible tax policy
Encouraging smart, local development
Improving community safety
Expanding access to mental health and wellness care
Ease for veterans to actually access the benefits they’ve earned
He believes Oklahoma works best when government works for the people—not the other way around.
Travis is committed to practical solutions, strong leadership, and building a future where every family in District 82 has the opportunity to succeed.
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
At every level—mental health and wellness access, community safety, education, workforce development, small business growth, smart local infrastructure, veterans’ benefits, property rights, mandates, or taxation—my approach is the same: people first, communities first, and long-term outcomes first.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about politics for me. It’s about people, communities, fairness, advocacy, and addressing public concerns that truly need solutions. That’s how we build an Oklahoma where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.The biggest gap in our education system is the transition from high school into the workforce.
Too many students graduate without a clear path, while at the same time employers are struggling to find qualified workers.
We need to better connect education to real careers—by expanding CareerTech, building partnerships with local businesses, and giving students hands-on experience before they graduate.
Every student should leave high school with a plan, a skill, and a real opportunity.”“The biggest healthcare challenges I hear about in District 82 are access, cost, and provider shortages—especially in mental health.
People are waiting too long for care, and it’s getting more expensive.
I believe the state should focus on practical solutions: training more healthcare workers, expanding mental health services, improving affordability, and making sure our local system keeps up with growth.
Healthcare shouldn’t be this complicated—and it shouldn’t be this hard to access.”
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Voters aren’t thinking in policy terms—they’re feeling:
“Everything costs more”
“My paycheck isn’t stretching”
“Housing is getting expensive”
“Groceries and utilities are up”
Costs are going up faster than paychecks—and we need practical solutions that actually help families keep more of what they earn.
“Families are feeling the pressure right now—and they need solutions that actually lower costs.”
“I’m focused on practical steps that make a real difference in everyday life. I'm the candidate focused on making life more affordable!”
Before asking families to pay more, government should spend smarter. We need to cut waste, not services by auditing inefficiencies, eliminating wasteful spending and focus on outcomes.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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