Ray Harper
Republican candidate for Payne County Commissioner, District 1. A Payne County resident since 1985 with a background in manufacturing, construction and carpentry.
DID NOT ADVANCE · JUNE 16, 2026 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Payne County Commissioner, District 1
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Ray Harper, 66, Glencoe
Republican — Candidate, Payne County Commissioner, District 1
Harper has lived in Payne County since 1985. He spent 27 years at Mercury Marine, worked in construction, spent 10 years with ASCO, and has more than 40 years of carpentry and remodeling experience, according to his campaign Facebook page. He and his wife, Connie, have children and six grandchildren, and his son is Payne County Sheriff Joe Harper. Harper has framed his candidacy around road safety and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
Campaign Facebook: facebook.com/RayHarperDistrict1CountyCommissioner
Election record
| Election | Result |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 Republican primary, Payne County Commissioner D1 | Did not advance — 31.1%, 838 votes |
Questionnaire responses
Harper did not respond to The Stillwegian's June 2026 candidate questionnaire. Questionnaires were sent to all District 1 candidates with a June 10 deadline.
Reader endorsements
No reader endorsement letters were submitted for this candidate.
Candidate information compiled from campaign websites, campaign Facebook pages, official records, and The Stillwegian's 2026 candidate filing guide.
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Last updated: 8/24/2026
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