Kristen Ferate: Authentic Conservative. Patriotic Advocate. Loving Mom. Dedicated Wife.
“While political opportunists ask what Oklahoma can do for them, it’s time a conservative voice who will do right by our families. I’m Kristen Ferate. I’m like you: committed to family, our values, and our community. I’d be honored with your vote.” - Kristen
Meet Kristen:
Some of Kristen’s childhood memories include watching her stepfather, a Vietnam Veteran, walk in her hometown Veterans Day Parade. Kristen’s stepfather and grandfather were gravely wounded in combat, giving Kristen an appreciation for the sacrifices of our service members. From an early age, Kristen’s family impressed on her the importance of duty to God, Home, and Country.
Kristen, determined to give back, began volunteering at a local rest home in fifth grade. When she wasn’t volunteering, Kristen helped her mother, a former teacher of the year, in the classroom.
Kristen went on to row in college, completing her degree at the University of Kansas. She worked her way through college helping with the family business, a franchise of self-service car washes. During school, she met her husband, A.J., at the College Republican National Convention.
Kristen earned two master’s degrees, working as a professional counselor and art therapist. Like many Edmond families, Kristen and A.J. moved to Edmond to provide a better quality of life for their children.
Kristen and A.J., a Naval Reservist, are proud to raise their three children (16, 14, 10) in Edmond, where they live.
After struggling with the VA over appropriate care for her stepfather, Kristen became increasingly interested in doing what she could to give back to our nation’s heroes and celebrate the history of the country they died fighting for:
Kristen initiated the creation of Edmond’s Gracelawn Wreaths Across America — and the first Oklahoma City Junior League Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at Oklahoma’s Capitol Veterans Memorial.
Noticing the state of Edmond’s original one room schoolhouse, Kristen spent countless hours advocating for the preservation of the first public school in Oklahoma Territory.
In addition to serving as a leadership positions in multiple community nonprofits, Kristen was strongly involved with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, one of the few that did not shut down during covid.
KRISTEN is currently serving as Governor Stitt's appointed member of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board.
KRISTEN is currently serving as a member of the Edmond Historic Preservation Trust. The Edmond Oklahoma City Council appointed Kristen to serve in August of 2022. The trust works to preserve local and state historic sites.
KRISTEN is currently serving as a member of the board of the USS Oklahoma City memorial. This nonprofit committee is working to raise over $500, 000 and chaired by Ret. U.S. Navy Undersecretary Greg Slavonic. The memorial will educate Oklahomans and visitors about the state's ongoing contributions to the Navy.
Kristen ’s Priorities
Strengthening the nuclear family: Kristen is guided by her Christian faith, love of community, and commitment to her family.
Preserving our values: Kristen is pro-life and supports the Second Amendment. As a former rower and soccer player, she is committed to protecting women’s sports. Kristen is an ardent supporter of our nation’s veterans.
Advancing economic opportunity: Kristen opposes new taxes and fees and will and support an environment where families thrive. She will oppose government overreach and bureaucratic red tape.
Improving Education: Kristen supports an education policy that empowers parents and students.
Opposing Joe Biden’s Progressive Policies: At the state level, we need leaders who will be a strong voice against the job killing, progressive policies of those trying to remake our country.
Politicians like Joe Biden threaten our state. Our country’s core values are only a generation away from being lost. Kristen has the strong moral character to stand up and protect what makes our state and country great!