Clint Braddock embodies the Oklahoma spirit—rugged, proud, and unshakably independent. A fifth-generation rancher from Washita County and former rodeo champion, Braddock built his life on hard work, grit, and self-reliance. Without a college degree but with an insatiable drive to learn, he often says he’s “read everything that matters—from the Bible to The Art of War.” Long before entering politics, he was known across rural Oklahoma for his fiery commentaries broadcast from his barn studio, where he railed against “elites who’ve forgotten the heartland.” His authenticity and defense of traditional values caught the attention of Governor Fred Bartel, who later appointed him to the U.S. Senate. In Washington, Braddock’s cowboy hat and plainspoken demeanor have made him both an icon of the populist right and a thorn in the side of establishment politicians. He prides himself on voting his conscience, not the polls, and on representing “the folks who still believe in hard work, prayer, and freedom.” Despite his rising national profile, Braddock remains grounded on his ranch near Cordell, where he and his wife Jolene live much as they always have—up before dawn, tending cattle, and believing deeply in the people he serves.