Bob Sullivan, an insurance professional from the Tulsa area, is the Republican nominee for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner in the general election. Sullivan won the Republican primary runoff on Aug. 25, defeating Marty Quinn with 55% of the vote (186,563 votes) to Quinn's 45% (152,609 votes), according to Ballotpedia.

Sullivan says on his campaign website he wants to "take on Big Insurance, demand transparency, and fight for lower, fairer rates." He says Oklahomans should not pay more for insurance than residents of California or Colorado.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
  • Election date: Nov. 3
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Oklahoma State University (2007), according to BallotReady
  • Professional designations: Certified Insurance Counselor, Certified Risk Manager, Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter, Associate in Fidelity & Surety Bonding and Certified Environmental Specialist, according to his campaign website
  • Hometown ties: Sullivan describes himself as a fourth-generation Oklahoman on his father's side, born and raised in the state

Experience and public service

Sullivan worked as a producer at Rich & Cartmill Inc. from 2010 to 2022, according to BallotReady. He has worked as a risk management professional at Professional Risk since 2022.

Sullivan says he is an active member and leader at Calvary Baptist Church in Inola. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Southside Tulsa and an Eagle Scout, according to his campaign website. He says he has held leadership roles with Youth Services of Tulsa, Youth at Heart, Clubhouse Tulsa and MODUS.

On the issues

Abortion: Sullivan describes himself as pro-life.

Guns: Sullivan describes himself as pro-Second Amendment.

Insurance affordability: Sullivan says families and entrepreneurs are being crushed by premiums. He pledges to fight to make insurance affordable, predictable and responsive so people can protect what they have built.

Market competition: Sullivan says that when insurance companies leave a state, costs rise. He says he would open the market, recruit carriers and make Oklahoma a place where competition benefits consumers.

Consumer protection: Sullivan says the insurance system has worked for companies, not customers. He pledges to make sure insurers pay claims on time, follow the rules and treat Oklahomans with respect.