2025 Endorsements

AMANDA CLINTON
she/her
Cherokee Nation
Office: Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Amanda Clinton is a dedicated leader with deep roots in northeast Oklahoma, where her Cherokee ancestors settled nearly 200 years ago. Raised in a hardworking family, she was shaped by the values of fairness, integrity, and honesty. Her career began in journalism before she spent 15 years serving the Cherokee Nation, rising from an entry-level role to an executive position and earning three Emmy Awards for producing Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People. In 2020, she launched two small businesses—one in real estate and another advising Tribal governments and Native-owned enterprises.

Amanda is committed to creating opportunities for future generations, establishing a scholarship at Oklahoma State University for Native students in communications. She teaches as an adjunct professor at OSU and serves on boards like Planned Parenthood, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, and the Arts Alliance Tulsa. With a strong foundation in public service and government experience, Amanda is ready to bring bold leadership to House District 71, fighting for quality education, equitable healthcare, reproductive freedom, and environmental protections.

DENNIS BAKER
he/him
Muscogee, Euchee
Office: Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71

Dennis Baker is a lifelong Oklahoman of Euchee tribal descent and a proud member of the Muscogee Nation. Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, he learned the values of perseverance, hard work, and community—principles that shaped his career in public service. After earning degrees in English and law from the University of Tulsa, he served as both a Tulsa Police Officer and an FBI Special Agent, where he worked to protect communities, uphold the Constitution, and fight against extremism. Today, he practices law in Tulsa, where he and his wife, Wanda, continue their commitment to public service.

Dennis believes in an Oklahoma where every family has access to quality public education, good jobs, affordable healthcare, and safe communities. His career—from law enforcement to counterterrorism—has been about ensuring people are protected and supported, and he brings that same dedication to his campaign. With a deep knowledge of Tulsa and a commitment to working for all Oklahomans, Dennis is ready to fight for a future that reflects the best version of the state—a place where opportunity, democracy, and progress prevail.

MICHAELA MADRID
she/her
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
Office: Ward 3 Spearfish City Council Member

Michaela Madrid is a dedicated leader, policy expert, and proud member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. Raised in Pierre, South Dakota, she developed a deep connection to the Black Hills, eventually making Spearfish her home. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Sociology from Black Hills State University and a Master’s in Public Policy from Portland State University, specializing in intergovernmental relations. Throughout her career, Michaela has worked with Tribal governments and leaders to strengthen civic engagement, government transparency, and intergovernmental relationships, ensuring that communities have the resources they need to thrive.

Beyond her policy work, Michaela has been a steadfast advocate for survivors of violence and families impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis, using research and advocacy to influence state legislation. Her experience in public service, direct community work, and navigating complex systems has prepared her to lead. As a single mother and lifelong advocate, Michaela is committed to building a more inclusive and responsive government, and she is ready to bring her passion for service to the Spearfish City Council.