Jack Stewart sworn in, begins first term in Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, was officially sworn into office Wednesday during a ceremony at the Capitol presided over by Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Darby administered the oath of office. Stewart was joined by his wife, Jan, his family, friends, and supporters.  

“I’m honored to have been chosen to serve as the voice for Senate District 18 and continue my public service to the citizens of Canadian County and the State of Oklahoma. I bring a unique skillset to the Capitol being an engineer and having worked at both the state and county level, as well as in the private sector,” Stewart said. “I’m looking forward to utilizing my over 40 years of civil engineering expertise to further develop and improve our state’s transportation system and infrastructure through comprehensive planning and prioritization to better support the business community and grow our economy.”

Stewart completed his bachelor’s in Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He worked 31 years as a civil engineer for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, where he served as maintenance engineer overseeing the personnel, equipment, and materials for all state highway projects for his nine-county division. He then worked with one of the nation’s largest engineering firms, Carter and Burgess, for another five years and also served on the Yukon Traffic Commission. Stewart just completed his third term as a Canadian County Commissioner where he oversaw the design, construction, and maintenance of more than 300 miles of roadway.

The Stewarts have been married for more than 40 years and have three daughters, Lisa, Dina, and Maryann, all of whom have pursued careers in education. The family attends Covenant Community Church in Yukon. He has served as the chair of the Canadian County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Committee, president of the Oklahoma Traffic Engineers Association and as a member of the Central Oklahoma Water Resources Authority, the Yukon Veterans Museum board, and as Canadian County’s representative on the Central Oklahoma Work Force Innovation Board, among many other community organizations. 

“My other priorities will be defending our constitutional freedoms that have come under attack in recent years while protecting the unborn and others who don’t have a voice,” Stewart said. “I’ll work to expand economic opportunities and help give Oklahomans the tools they need to pursue those opportunities, which starts by strengthening our education system.”

The Senate will convene the 2023 legislative session on Feb. 6., following the constitutionally mandated organizational day on Jan. 3 when leadership will be formally elected and rules adopted.

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For more information, contact:  Sen. Stewart: (405) 521-5590 or Jack.Stewart@oksenate.gov

CUTLINE 1: Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, celebrates with his fellow members after taking the oath of office Wednesday at the state Capitol.

CUTLINE 2: Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, introduces his family and friends in the Senate Chamber following his swearing in ceremony Wednesday.