Representative Andy Fugate

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District 94

Hi, I’m Andy Fugate and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 94th District.


representative

Leadership

Minority Floor Leader

58th Legislature

Minority Floor Leader

59th Legislature

Minority Floor Leader

60th Legislature

News & Announcements

May 8, 2026

House recognizes May 2026 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

OKLAHOMA CITY – House members Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, and Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, filed HR 1059 to recognize May 2026 as Asian American Pacific Islander Month. AAPI Month is to recognize the contributions of the AAPI community and culture in Oklahoma and the United States. “I am proud to co-author this resolution, and doing so is uniquely special as the first Asian American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. This resolution acknowledges the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ celebration of AAPI-owned businesses, history, and culture. My younger self needed to see someone like me in leadership. It is never lost on me how meaningful it is to show up to represent myself and all Asian American women and girls in Oklahoma. The Asian American community has had and continues to have an incredible impact on Oklahoma and the United States, and I am grateful to join my colleagues in this celebration of our heritage and culture.” – House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. “I proudly co-author this resolution recognizing the contributions of Oklahoma’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander population. Being one of the three AAPI voices serving in the Oklahoma Legislature, I deeply understand the need and importance of having diverse voices and perspectives included in the business we conduct here at the Oklahoma State Capitol. I encourage those who are able to shop at AAPI-owned businesses and attend events featured this month to further the appreciation and celebration of AAPI people.” – House Democratic Floor Leader Andy Fugate, D-Del City. “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the countless contributions AAPI communities have made to our state and nation. It is a time to celebrate the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders whose contributions have helped strengthen our communities and our country. This is also an opportunity to reflect on the importance of preserving our cultural heritage while continuing to build a future rooted in opportunity, freedom and respect for every Oklahoman. I'm proud to join in recognizing the impact AAPI families have made across our state and nation.” – Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton. -END-

Apr 21, 2026

Fugate Condemns Passage of HCR 1025, Warns It Undermines Students, Families, Accountability

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, issued the following statement in response to the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 1025, a measure calling for the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education: “House Concurrent Resolution 1025 is more than a symbolic swipe at the federal government. It is a direct attack on the students and families who rely on the essential services the U.S. Department of Education provides. “The Department of Education protects the rights of students with disabilities through enforcement of federal special education law. It opens doors for low?income students through Pell Grants and federal student loans. It supports Title I programs that meet students where they are and help close achievement gaps. And it serves as a critical watchdog over federal education spending, something Oklahomans saw firsthand through federal investigations into Playstations and Christmas trees purchased under the “blanket approval” given by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters. “What the Department of Education does not do is dictate curriculum to states. It does not tell Oklahoma what to teach. Its role is to ensure that states account for all students, including those who are too often overlooked or underserved. Eliminating these safeguards does not improve education. It strips away protections for students with disabilities, reduces opportunities for low?income families, and weakens oversight of how taxpayer dollars are spent. “It is no surprise that the current presidential administration opposes these protections and opportunities for the students who need them most. What is disappointing is that this legislative body chose to play along.  “Oklahomans deserve a government that strengthens public education, not one that dismantles the very tools designed to ensure fairness, accountability, and opportunity for every child.” -END-

Apr 16, 2026

Rep. Andy Fugate Votes ‘No’ to Protect the Long?Term Health of the Teachers’ Retirement System

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D–Del City, voted against Senate Bill 1144, legislation granting a cost?of?living adjustment (COLA) for retired teachers, citing deep concerns about the included language to reduce the state’s contributions to the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS). Fugate emphasized that his vote was not against helping retirees, but against undermining the long?term stability of the pension system they rely on. “Retired teachers have received only two COLAs in seventeen years,” Fugate said. “They deserve reliable increases, not a short?term boost that puts their pensions at risk.” A Faustian Bargain Fugate warned that pairing a COLA with reduced TRS contributions is a dangerous trade?off. “This is a Faustian bargain,” Fugate said. “It offers short?term gain and guarantees long?term pain. It is easy to cut appropriations and nearly impossible to restore them. These cuts will give future lawmakers an excuse to say, ‘We can’t afford another COLA.’ This isn’t a raise. It’s a ‘never again’ plan.” He added that this approach mirrors the basic Senate plan: defund the Teachers’ Retirement System to pay today’s bills. “We should not balance the budget on the backs of Oklahoma’s retired teachers,” Fugate said. “TRS is doing better because we funded it responsibly. Cutting contributions now puts retirees at risk and breaks faith with the educators who served this state.” A Call for Sustainable Solutions Fugate reiterated his support for COLAs when paired with responsible funding. “I want retired teachers to get COLAs, and I want their pensions to remain secure,” Fugate said. “We can do both, but only if we continue to fund both. Oklahomans deserve honest budgeting.” -END-