OKLAHOMA CITY – Newly elected Rep. Dillon Travis, R-Maramec, took his oath of office Wednesday in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He was elected in a special election Feb. 10 to represent House District 35, which includes portions of Pawnee County and parts of Creek, Noble, Osage and Payne counties.

"I am honored to be sworn in as the newest state representative," said Travis. "I promise to represent House District 35 well and continue working hard for rural Oklahoma. I am thankful for everyone who has helped me get here, especially my wife, mom, brother and all friends from across the district. I am blessed to be here and excited to get to work."

Travis is a sixth-generation Oklahoman from Pawnee County with a background in agriculture and small business. He owns and operates an agriculture company serving producers across four states and manages his family's cattle and hay operation.

Through his work in production agriculture and agribusiness, Travis has experience with land management, business operations, supply chains, input costs and regulatory policy affecting rural communities.

He and his wife have one daughter and live in Maramec.

Following Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony, the Oklahoma House is now comprised of 81 Republicans and 18 Democrats.

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Rep. Dillon Travis serves District 35 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, which includes Pawnee County and parts of Creek, Noble, Osage and Payne counties.