OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, today was elected Speaker Pro Tempore-Elect by the Oklahoma House Republican caucus to serve during the 60th Legislature.

The Speaker Pro Tempore serves as the chamber's second highest officer and assists leadership in all facets of administering the business of the House. The position serves as a voting member on all House committees.

"It's an honor to be selected by my peers to serve in this capacity," Moore said. "I appreciate their trust and look forward to supporting the goals of our caucus and to serving as second to our new Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert. Together we will work toward improving our state's economy to ensure the needs of all Oklahomans are met, whether in our schools, on our state's roadways, in our hospitals, in our places of employment or in any agency that serves the public. Oklahoma's best days are in front of us."

Moore was elected to the House in 2020. He most recently served as chair of the House Higher Education and CareerTech Committee as well as a member of the Appropriations & Budget Committee among others. During his time in office, he has voted on legislation to protect life and the Second Amendment, reduce rules and regulations, lower taxes, defend property owners' rights, preserve water resources, and protect girls' sports and parental rights. He's demanded law and order and voted to improve education and teacher pay, among many other conservative causes.

Moore is a fifth-generation native of Custer County. He's a graduate of Clinton High School and holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Christian University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. He and his wife, Rachel, and their three children live in Clinton.

Members of the 60th Legislature will be sworn into office at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. The entire body of the House will formally vote for its next Speaker and Speaker Pro Tempore on Jan. 7, during Organizational Day. The first session of the 60th Legislature convenes Feb. 3.