District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp announced that he will seek re-election to continue serving the citizens of Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner Counties.

First appointed in 2017, Thorp brings 27 years of prosecutorial experience and a long record of public service to the office.

A United States Navy veteran, Thorp has built a reputation across Oklahoma as a strong advocate for victims, a trusted partner to law enforcement, and a prosecutor committed to holding violent offenders accountable.

“Serving as District Attorney has been the greatest honor of my professional career,” Thorp said. “Together with our law enforcement partners and dedicated prosecutors, we have made meaningful progress in making our communities safer. I am seeking re-election to continue that work and to ensure that the citizens of District 27 remain protected.”

Since taking office in 2017, Thorp has focused on aggressive prosecution of violent crime, expanded drug en- forcement, and strengthened partnerships with local, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Under his leadership, the District 27 Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has dramatically increased enforcement actions targeting drug traffickers and violent offenders.

In 2026 alone, the task force has already seized more than two pounds of fentanyl, removing an estimated hundreds of thousands of potentially lethal doses from communities across the district.

“Fentanyl is one of the most deadly threats facing our communities today,” Thorp said. “Every seizure represents lives saved and families protected. My office will continue to aggressively pursue the traffickers bringing this poison into our communities.”

These efforts have helped contribute to a significant reduction in crime across District 27 since Thorp first took office, reflecting a sustained commitment to proactive enforcement, strong prosecution, and close cooperation with law enforcement partners throughout the four-county district.

Thorp’s leadership and commitment to public safety have earned statewide recognition.

During his tenure he has been honored as Oklahoma District Attorney of the Year in both 2020 and 2023, and was named the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Prosecutor of the Year in 2025.

He also served as President of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council and the Oklahoma District Attorneys Association during 2024–225, helping guide statewide policy on criminal justice and public safety.

In addition to his work as District Attorney, Thorp serves as an adjunct professor at Northeastern State University, where he teaches criminal justice and mentoring the next generation of lawyers and public servants.

“Public safety is not a political talking point — it is a promise,” Thorp said. “As long as I serve as District Attorney, those who threaten our communities with violence, drugs, and crime will be pursued, prosecuted, and held accountable. The people of District 27 deserve nothing less.”

He and his wife Joy are members of Our Finest Hour Church in Coweta.