Booker T. Newton

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A retired First Sergeant with 29 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Army, Booker T. Newton is a veteran whose leadership bridged the gap between tactical execution and strategic operations. His career is distinguished by hard-fought honors, including Soldier of the Year, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and induction into the Stetson Society.

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He is a recipient of the Glenn E. Morrell Award for Recruiting Excellence, the highest honor presented by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. Most significantly, he is a member of the Order of Saint Barbara, a prestigious recognition of integrity and professional mastery within the Field Artillery.

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Throughout nearly three decades of service, Booker rose through the ranks in high-stakes leadership roles, including:

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• Tactical Command: MLRS Crewmember and Tank Commander.

• Recruiting Excellence: Recruiter, Recruiting Station Commander, and Recruiting Company Commander.

• Leadership and Senior Operations: Company First Sergeant, Operations Sergeant Major, and Battalion Operations Officer.

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Today, Booker continues his service as a Facilitator, working closely with soldiers through the critical shift from military service to civilian life and employment, ensuring our heroes have the tools they need to succeed at home.

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Vision for District 32

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Booker is running for the Oklahoma State Senate to bring strategic, common-sense leadership to the Capitol. His platform is built on results, not political games:

• Economic Relief: Protecting Veteran rights and ensuring Families can afford housing, childcare, and groceries.

• Investment: Strengthening public education and supporting Oklahoma’s vital agricultural communities.

• Bipartisanship: Prioritizing solutions over party lines to solve real problems for the families of District 32.

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Faith & Family

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Guided by the core principles of faith and empathy, Booker is a family man—a devoted husband to Vetrece Newton, a father, and a grandfather. His work is driven by a commitment to human dignity and a belief that our diversity is the foundation of a stronger, shared future.