Meet Dalton Gau
Dalton Gau has seen firsthand how political theater and partisan gamesmanship distract from the real issues facing Oklahomans. A former teacher and Legislative Clerk, he’s ready to bring reason, fairness, and accountability back to state government.
Dalton is a lifelong Oklahoman who understands the values of hard work, honesty, and service. He graduated from Edmond North High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma in just three and a half years, where he was elected Vice President of the Student Government Association.
Dalton’s path has always been guided by service. He worked as a Reading Clerk at the Oklahoma House of Representatives, ensuring floor debates ran smoothly and fairly, and later served at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, helping those who couldn’t afford an attorney find justice. His time in the classroom as a high school teacher taught him that strong communities begin with strong schools and that every student deserves a fair shot to succeed.
“I’ve seen government from the inside, and I know it can work better for everyone. Oklahomans deserve leaders guided by reason, not rhetoric.”
Now completing his final year at Oklahoma City University School of Law, Dalton plans to sit for the Oklahoma Bar Exam in 2026. His legal education and experience have reinforced his belief that truth, transparency, and the rule of law must always come before politics.
“Public service isn’t about scoring points; it’s about solving problems. That’s what I’ll do every day for the people of District 83.”
When he’s not working or studying, Dalton enjoys running at Martin Nature Park, flying his foil kite at Lake Hefner, and exploring Oklahoma’s parks and trails with family and friends.
Issues
Results Over Rhetoric
Restore Trust in Government
Restore Trust in Government
Oklahoma doesn’t need more noise — it needs leadership that listens, learns, and delivers. Dalton Gau believes in solving problems, not staging them. While others chase headlines, he’ll focus on outcomes that actually improve people’s lives. His approach is simple: do the homework, hear every voice, and pass laws that make a real difference.
Restore Trust in Government
Restore Trust in Government
Restore Trust in Government
Oklahomans deserve leaders who tell the truth, respect the law, and focus on facts, not conspiracies. Dalton will work to rebuild public confidence by ensuring transparency, strengthening ethics rules, and grounding every decision in evidence and common sense.
Strengthen Public Schools
Restore Trust in Government
Strengthen Public Schools
As a former teacher, Dalton knows that strong schools build strong communities. He’ll prioritize recruiting and retaining teachers, improving curriculum standards, and ending policies that siphon funding from public classrooms. Every child — urban or rural — deserves access to a world-class education.
Protect Working Families
Strengthen Public Schools
Oklahomans work hard and deserve an economy that works for them. Dalton supports raising the minimum wage to a livable level, protecting workplace rights, and supporting small businesses that create jobs in our communities, not just large corporations and lobbyists.
Data Driven Fiscal Responsibility
Dalton supports maintaining a fair, progressive tax structure and balancing fiscal responsibility with compassion. He believes in using data-driven budgeting to fund what works — education, healthcare, infrastructure — while eliminating waste and political pet projects.
Promote Public Safety, Not Politics
Dalton believes in a justice system that focuses on prevention, rehabilitation, and results — not headlines. He’ll work with law enforcement, social services, and community leaders to address the root causes of crime such as addiction and mental health, instead of pushing sensational legislation that does nothing to keep Oklahomans safe.
