TULSA, Okla., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners Dana Murphy and Jeff Cloud today endorsed John Doak as the best choice for the position of Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner.

Doak is currently in a runoff for the Republican nomination for the seat.

"The office of Insurance Commissioner is extremely important to our state," said Commissioner Murphy. "The Republican Party and the citizens of Oklahoma are best served with John Doak, who is passionately pro-life, as our nominee. He has joined a federal lawsuit against Obama Care and is the insurance commissioner candidate who best represents Oklahoma values.

"Through John Doak's experience with his daughter, who is the survivor of three open-heart surgeries, as well as his outstanding professional experience in the insurance industry as both an agent and executive, I believe he truly understands consumers' needs as well as the business aspects of the insurance industry."

In making his endorsement, Commissioner Cloud also referred to Doak's leadership and extensive experience in the insurance industry.

"I believe John Doak is a man of integrity with the conservative values and executive experience needed to lead the Oklahoma Insurance Department," Commissioner Cloud said. "John Doak is the best choice for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner and is our best option to win in November. He has my vote and my endorsement.

"I encourage voters to cast their vote for John Doak in the Runoff Election."

Since the primary election, Doak has received the endorsements of a number of highly respected Republican leaders including former U.S. Senator Don Nickles, State Senator Randy Brogdon and Republican National Committeeman James Dunn. Visit www.votefordoak.com or call (918) 935-2010 for more information.

Runoff Election Voting Guide

The Runoff Election is Aug. 24. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting begins Aug. 20. Voters may vote at their local county election board from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 21 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 23. Visit www.ok.gov/elections/ for a list of polling places and county election board locations.

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