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Butler was raised in Hinton and graduated from Lookeba-Sickles before entering the energy business at wind farms and oil wells. In 2019, Butler and his wife started Struck Rock Oil and Gas, which he operates from his home near Fay.

Jech has represented Senate District 26 since 2014. He is a graduate of Kingfisher High School and Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Finally Stitt, a distant cousin of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, touts a background in law enforcement, business and farming as great preparation for political office. Stitt said he offers a “firm contrast” to Jech.

“Art in the Park” is a special collaboration between the City of Watonga, Friends of the Watonga Public Library, the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and others. Each Saturday, beginning May 28, Watonga residents have been treated to special performances by professional musicians, artists and story tellers at various parks in Watonga. The first performance was on May 28 outside the Roman Nose Pool. June 4 was drawing with Sheryl Cozad at the Wheeler (Library) Park. On June 11 Spaghetti Eddie provided a Family Music Concert at the Huff Lorang Park. Most recently, Will Hill, a full blooded Muscogean Indian who is a widely acclaimed storyteller performed stories and songs of native American lore at the Moudry “Scout Hut” Park.