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Senator Jay Paul Gumm represents all of Bryan, Johnston and Marshall counties and parts of Atoka and Coal counties in southern Oklahoma.

During his seven years in office, Senator Gumm has fought for issues to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans and to protect children. Among his bills signed into law are legislation to:

  • Strengthen Oklahoma’s economy;
  • Lower taxes on middle class families;
  • Improve conditions for thousands of working Oklahomans;
  • Protect Oklahoma’s children;
  • Improve public schools;
  • Toughen state law on drug paraphernalia;
  • Reduce the size of state government;
  • Improve health care and make prescription drugs more accessible to needy Oklahomans; and
  • Prevent large cities from draining southern Oklahoma’s water supply.

The senator has also been a passionate advocate to improve health care for autistic children.  In 2008, he introduced “Nick’s Law,” a measure that would require health insurance cover early diagnosis and treatment of autism.

His work has received state and national attention.  The National Journal’s “Hotwire” political news service says Gumm is one of 10 “rising stars” in Oklahoma politics. He was also mentioned on the “Flashpoint” television show as one of the “up-and-coming” leaders in Oklahoma.

Several groups have honored Gumm with special achievement and “legislator of the year” awards. Among those are:

  • Oklahoma Public Employees Association;
  • Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma;
  • Oklahoma’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program;
  • Disabled American Veterans of Oklahoma;
  • Durant Area Chamber of Commerce;
  • Citizens for the Protection of the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer (CPASA);
  • Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.;
  • Tishomingo City Council;
  • Oklahoma Association of Mortgage Professionals;
  • Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control;
  • Oklahoma Rifle Association;
  • Oklahoma Academy for State Goals;
  • Oklahoma Association of Realtors;
  • Bryan County Federation of Democratic Women;
  • TARC, a state organization advocating for the rights of citizens with developmental disabilities; and
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Southeastern Oklahoma State University.