The article highlights Jeff’s campaign for Attorney General and showcases his leadership in business, law, and energy. As Governor Stitt’s Energy Secretary, Jeff has advanced President Trump’s vision to unlock Oklahoma’s energy potential, fought attacks by radical environmentalists, and cut burdensome regulations.
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The Oklahoman: Stitt's energy secretary enters 2026 race to succeed Drummond as attorney general
“Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt’s energy and environment secretary has jumped into the race to succeed one of Stitt’s political rivals as Oklahoma’s attorney general…
“Starling's professional experience includes a stint as chief legal and administrative officer and corporate secretary at Oklahoma City-based Lagoon Water Midstream, which says it provides water management solutions and develops and operates water infrastructure. Before that, Starling worked for Devon Energy Corp. in Oklahoma City, for which he served as assistant general counsel, managed litigation efforts and supported operational business units.
“Starling once chaired a State Chamber of Oklahoma legal committee and served on a state task force on business courts. In May, the Legislature passed a bill, signed into law by Stitt, creating those courts in Oklahoma…
“In a video posted on his campaign website, Starling described himself as a lawyer and businessman. ‘Our conservative principles are worth fighting for,’ he said. ‘As attorney general, I'll keep that fight going, defending your rights, backing up our law enforcement heroes, putting violent criminals behind bars, because in Oklahoma, we don't bend the law — we uphold it.’”
