Re-elect · Vote Tuesday, June 16

Progress
as Promised.

15 years on the job. 21 miles paved. 2 bridges built. Equipment debt paid down. A record you can drive across District 1.

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Primary: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Early vote: June 11–13
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The record

Fifteen years of results you can drive across.

Not a pitch. Numbers. Specifics. Things you or your neighbors have already seen, in District 1.

15yrs
In office
Sworn in January 3, 2011. Multiple terms as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
21mi
Paved, chipped & oiled
New and resurfaced road through District 1 — with safety striping county‑wide for the first time since 2011.
2
Bridges built
Plus repaired and elevated low‑water crossings so District 1 keeps moving after a heavy rain.
$5k/mo
Equipment debt paid off
Four pieces of equipment paid off in his first 18 months — $5,035.68 less on the monthly equipment bill.

The receipts

Specifics, not slogans.

Fifteen years. Hundreds of decisions. Every line below is part of the public record.

Roads & Bridges

  • 21 miles of District 1 road paved, chipped, and oiled
  • Two bridges built from the ground up
  • Multiple low-water crossings repaired and elevated
  • Safety striping on county roads — first time countywide since 2011
  • Online request portal for District 1 road and bridge needs
  • Adams Creek Bridge — repair and rebuild
  • 217th Washout repair completed
  • 41st Street rebuilt between 273rd and 305th
  • Eagle Ridge / 41st Street entrance project
  • Project management portal that tracks every job and dollar

Safety & Emergency

  • Helped establish the Oak Grove Fire Department
  • REAP-grant fire hydrants installed across rural District 1
  • Led record-snowstorm response in his first month — day and night, nearly a week straight
  • Won accolades for the 2025 snowstorm: fast clearing and salting
  • Daily coordination with Wagoner County Sheriff's Office
  • Daily coordination with Wagoner County 911 dispatch
  • Daily coordination with Wagoner County Emergency Management
  • Supported county-wide 800 MHz public-safety communication upgrade

Tenure & Service

  • Sworn in January 3, 2011 — fifteen years on the job
  • Chairman of the Board of Wagoner County Commissioners, multiple terms
  • NACo EELU Steering Committee member since 2012
  • Wagoner County Economic Development Board

Fiscal Stewardship

  • Paid off four pieces of county equipment in first 18 months
  • Cut the monthly equipment bill by $5,035.68
  • Re-invested every dollar of those savings into roads
  • Free Dump Days for residents — twice a year, fully funded
  • New emulsion storage tank — long-term infrastructure investment
  • Office books open to any District 1 resident: every project, every penny
  • Government-debt-free philosophy held since day one
  • Opposed the eight-proposition sales tax when voters said no

Listening to District 1

  • Opposed the 241-megawatt solar farm near Porter at residents' request
  • Helped attract new businesses that reduce the resident tax burden
  • Always-on AI phone line so District 1 callers reach the campaign 24/7

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Why re-elect

Experience. Integrity. Knowledge. Honesty.

Four qualities James Hanning has lived on the job, not campaigned on.

01
Experience

Serving Wagoner County District 1 since January 2011. Multiple terms as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

02
Integrity

Fidelity to the laws and ordinances of the County, State, and Nation — while staying sensitive to the residents who live under them.

03
Knowledge

Mastery of county operations and of the state and federal law that governs them. Earned by showing up, every day, for 15 years.

04
Honesty

District 1 voters always know where James Hanning stands and why. The office keeps detailed records of every project and every penny spent.

Priorities

The four things a commissioner actually controls.

Roads. Responsible growth. Public safety. Your tax dollars. Everything else is noise.

PRIORITY 01

Roads & Bridges

Through our online request portal, District 1 residents keep us apprised of road and bridge needs in their neighborhood. Our crews treat each concern as a top priority — because it's a priority to you.

21 mi paved · 2 bridges built
PRIORITY 02

Business Growth

Attract new revenue to Wagoner County through businesses that take pride in our communities and share our values. Grow District 1 from good to great.

Lower tax burden through smart growth
PRIORITY 03

Safety & Security

Working closely with first responders, 911, and Wagoner County Emergency Management, Commissioner Hanning prioritizes the safety and security of District 1 residents.

Coordinated 24/7 with first responders
PRIORITY 04

Financial Responsibility

Every penny of District 1's budget comes from landowners and consumers. Commissioner Hanning treats it accordingly — debt paid down, spending tracked, records open.

$5,035/mo equipment debt paid off
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From your neighbors

In District 1's own words.

All the roads I use in District 1 are in pretty good shape and are maintained regularly.
Greg Myers · Coweta Chit Chat
Thank you and your crew for cleaning up the trash on 305th across from the Emerald Falls Clubhouse. I noticed it was cleaned within one week of my request. Good job and thanks so much.
Jean Brasuell · Seed Technologies
I did not want another day to pass without saying how much I appreciate you making sure to address our issues. My sincere thanks for taking care of my road problems and for all you do.
Benjamin Jones · District 1 Homeowner
James got the roads fixed near our house. He has excellent communication and management skills. James got the job done. His team exceeded our expectations on the roadwork and did a fantastic job.
Jacqueline McGrath · Facebook recommendation
Outstanding leadership for Wagoner County.
Christopher Potter · Facebook recommendation

Save the dates

Four dates to mark on your calendar.

May 22
Voter registration deadline
June 11–13
Early voting
June 16
Republican primary
Nov 3
General election

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