VOTE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
I am running to be your representative in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Everyone deserves a voice in their future, and I'll bet that you want much the same as me. A good education for the kids, a good job that will support your family, the right to make decisions for yourself without too much government interference, and to be treated with respect for the unique person that you are.
My father was in the US Army in Europe during WWII and stayed to work as a civilian after the war. I was born in Germany, lived in France, and then at 13, my family moved to Virginia.
I moved to Tulsa for a job with American Airlines in 1986 for a short while, then to DFW to support the AA headquarters’ growth, and eventually to Memphis. And my husband and I moved back to Tulsa in 2007. Gerry and I are both retired now, and we enjoy our lives in our Broken Arrow community.
During my 42-year career in IT, I developed many computer systems using skills such as communicating with users to understand their needs and wants for system functionality, designing and implementing solutions, and delivering a quality product by understanding and compromising with my colleagues.
I look forward to being your Representative, to hearing about your lives, how things might be better, and finding solutions through compromise and understanding.
ABOUT
GOALS
Everyone deserves a voice in their future. I believe that you and I share many of the same hopes and priorities: quality education for our children, meaningful employment that provides for our families, the freedom to make our own choices without excessive government involvement, and the assurance that each person is respected for their individuality.
My goal is to bring both common sense and decency to our state capital. I am committed to advancing practical solutions and enacting legislation that is rooted in respect for all. I believe every individual should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential, without unnecessary barriers.
Together, with your support, we can create positive changes in our district and across Oklahoma. Let us collaborate to build a brighter future for everyone.
Cathy and her husband, Gerry, have lived in House District 98 since 2012.
ISSUES
FISCAL CONSERVATIVE
Be smart with taxpayer money. Deliver services and support that benefit Oklahoma citizens, respecting the will of the people and treating all respectfully and as equal partners as we all endeavor to live our daily lives.
STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Every citizen needs access to quality education with well trained and certified teachers. Let's get Oklahoma out of 50th place in public education.
FAIR PAY FOR FAIR WORK
Support building of an economy that rewards hard work with income that keeps up with inflation, opportunities to grow, and fairness.
AVAILABLE & AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
Make sure that healthcare is available and affordable for every Oklahoman, regardless of location or income level.
We all know Oklahoma needs qualified teachers.
Lawmakers proposed investing $1 million in a program to place teachers in high-need schools.
My opponent - Gabe Woolley(R) - HD98, who says he is an educator - VOTED NO.
The bill Senate Bill 1128 passed the Senate but failed on the House floor after Gabe spoke his comments.
AND the system failed our children.
Because representation means making decisions that meet the real needs of our communities.
My question to you:
Why send Gabe back to the legislature?
He has proven that he is against having qualified teachers in our classrooms.
Representative Gabe Woolley(R) - HD98 authored House Bill 3038 in Feb 2026.
This was legislation that allows a woman who gets an abortion to be charged with homicide. She could potentially face the death penalty.
It was so extreme that even his own supermajority wouldn’t allow it to be heard.
One unexpected consequence of extreme legislation is fewer OBGYN doctors are available making childbirth more dangerous in Oklahoma.
Women cannot get care they need. Woolley is just not the person we want making legislation that affects women.
My question to you:
Is this the type of legislation that represents your opinions? Does this incumbent really represent you?
My opponent Gabe Woolley(R) - HD98 says he is a teacher who cares about children.
But he voted NO for a program designed to help feed children when school meals aren’t available.
But thank goodness,
House Bill 3638 passed with bipartisan support.
My question to you:
Why would someone who says he cares about children vote against helping make sure they have enough to eat?
REPRESENTATION MATTERS
