Representative Rande Worthen

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District 64

Hi, I'm Rande Worthen and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 64th District.


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Jan 22, 2026
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STATEMENT: Lawton-Area Lawmakers Mourn Passing of Police Chief James T. Smith

Lawton-area legislators are mourning the loss of Lawton Police Chief James T. Smith, who passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, at the age of 66.  Reps. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, and Rande Worthen, R-Lawton, along with Sens. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, and Spencer Kern, R-Duncan, remembered the longtime law enforcement officer in a joint statement.  "Chief Smith embodied what it means to be a public servant. Throughout his decades with the Lawton Police Department, he led with integrity and compassion, and he maintained an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of Lawton families. Our community is stronger and safer because of Chief Smith’s vision and leadership. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, the officers of the Lawton Police Department and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him."  Smith dedicated more than 35 years to law enforcement and was named Chief of Police for the Lawton Police Department in 2012. His work with the department was recognized statewide, including being named Large Agency Chief of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police in 2025 and receiving the William “Bill” Tilghman Public Service Award from the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2024.       In addition to his law enforcement career, Smith served 30 years in the military, retiring as a Colonel after service in the Kentucky Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves.  The lawmakers ask the community to join them in honoring Smith’s legacy of service and to keep his family and colleagues in their thoughts during this difficult time.

Apr 29, 2025
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STATEMENT: Comanche County Lawmakers Thank Gov for Emergency Declaration

Southwest Oklahoma legislators are thanking Governor Kevin Stitt for his declaration of a state of emergency following historic flooding. Reps. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton; Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton; Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon; Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin; Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin; and Sen. Spencer Kern, R-Duncan; released the following statement Tuesday: "We are incredibly grateful to Governor Stitt for his swift and decisive action in declaring a state of emergency in the wake of the historic flooding that has devastated our communities. This declaration is a crucial step in unlocking the resources we need to begin recovery and ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.  We appreciate the relentless work of our first responders to protect lives and minimize damage during this time of crisis. Lives have been upended, homes and businesses damaged, and critical infrastructure compromised, but following this declaration, we can begin to mobilize much-needed assistance and coordinate with state and local agencies to address both immediate needs and long-term rebuilding efforts."  Multiple storm systems has caused massive flooding in southwest Oklahoma. Lawton has received an estimated 11.48 inches of rain throughout April, and additional rainfall is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional areas included in the emergency declaration include Cotton and Cleveland counties. The state of emergency declaration, filed with the Secretary of State's office on Tuesday, may be found here .

Feb 17, 2025
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House Members Praise Competency Reevaluation of Death Row Inmate

A Comanche County judge has ruled that the competency of Ricky Ray Malone, who was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for the 2003 execution-style shooting death of Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Nik Green, must be reevaluated to determine if he is eligible for execution. In December, Attorney General Genter Drummond filed a motion requesting the reevaluation, and last week a judge agreed. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will reevaluate Malone to determine if he is now able to be executed. An agreement on reevaluation requirements is due March 5. Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Faxon, praised Drummond's efforts in seeking justice for the Green family.  "This family has waited over two decades for justice to be served, and I am hopeful this evaluation will show Malone is fit to pay the ultimate price for brutally murdering a public servant in the line of duty," said Caldwell, chairman of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. It has been more than 20 years since Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Nik Green was fatally shot after he stopped to check on a vehicle parked on the side of the road in Cotton County. In 2017, it was determined Malone was not mentally competent for execution and he was moved off death row in McAlester to the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita. He will be reevaluated to determine if he is now competent to be put to death.  Caldwell, along with other Lawton-area Reps. Daniel Pae, Brad Boles, Toni Hasenbeck, Rande Worthen, Stacy Adams and Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby, thanked Drummond for his swift action. "I hope the attorney general will continue to use the full weight of his office to make sure justice is carried out in this case," said Caldwell. "This family deserves closure." This case led to the introduction of  House Bill 1693  by Rep. Rande Worthen this legislative session, which puts concrete timelines and requirements on competency reevaluations and adds requirements on competency reevaluation services. The bill will be considered in the House Judiciary – Criminal Committee Tuesday. "Victims and their families deserve to know the timeline and status of a convicted murderer on death row," said Worthen, R-Lawton. "We want to make sure if someone is deemed incompetent to be executed that they are reevaluated on a recurring basis and the state is doing all it can to restore competency when possible so justice can be done." -END-