Restoring Trust, Transparency and Integrity
Restoring Trust, Transparency and Integrity to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission
The People’s Candidate
Russell Ray is running for Oklahoma Corporation Commission to clean up a broken system, end conflicts of interest, and put the public — not special interests — first.
An experienced energy journalist and industry thought leader, Ray brings independence, accountability, and a deep understanding of how Oklahoma’s energy and utility systems really work.
No industry money. Full transparency. Real accountability.
Mission Statement
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is one of the most powerful agencies in state government — and one of the most troubled.
After years of scandal, broken trust, and regulatory failure, Oklahomans deserve a Commissioner who is independent, informed, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
Russell Ray is running to restore credibility to the Commission and return it to its true purpose: serving the public interest.
His loyalty will be to the people of Oklahoma — not regulated entities.
Independence
Russell Ray will not accept campaign contributions from the industries regulated by the Commission.
No utility money. No oil and gas money. No conflicts of interest.
Transparency
Oklahomans deserve to know:
As Commissioner, Ray will push for open records, clear communication, and plain-spoken explanations the public can actually understand.
No politics. No special interests. No backroom deals.
Integrity
Every decision should be guided by:
The law
The facts
And the public interest
Meet Russell Ray
Russell Ray is a lifelong Oklahoman, communications executive, and nationally recognized energy industry thought leader.
From 1999 to 2007, Ray served as oil and gas editor for the Tulsa World, covering Oklahoma’s energy sector during a period of major growth and change.
From 2009 to 2018, he served as Chairman of PowerGen International and Executive Editor of Power Engineering magazine, placing him at the center of national and global discussions on energy production, infrastructure, and regulation.
He understands how energy markets work — and why strong, ethical regulation matters.
Why he’s running
The ongoing crisis at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has reached an epidemic level.
Breakdowns in competence, transparency, and public trust have damaged the agency’s credibility and hurt Oklahoma consumers.
Russell Ray wants to restore the public’s trust through fairness, transparency and accountability.
