Representative Arturo Alonso Sandoval

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District 89

Hi, I’m Arturo Alonso Sandoval and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 89th District.


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Minority Caucus Secretary

60th Legislature

News & Announcements

Nov 10, 2025

Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus holds successful Youth Leadership Summit

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus hosted its inaugural Oklahoma Latino Youth Leadership Summit on Nov. 8. The event brought 110 young people together through engaging workshops, expert speakers, and peer-led discussions.  The students explored leadership and professional development, community advocacy, and public service, all with an Oklahoma focus. 70 high school juniors and seniors from Guymon, Ada, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and other towns across the state joined 40 college-age mentors, and the members of the Latino Caucus at the state capitol on Saturday.  “The simple truth is that these kids belong here,” said Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman. “Our caucus is dedicated to investing in youth development and empowerment, and we were proud to provide this opportunity. It was striking to meet such an outstanding group of young people who are passionate about Oklahoma's future.” The Chairman of the Latino Caucus says he is feeling gratitude for the success of the event and those who contributed. “More than anything, we want to say thank you. To all of the staff and volunteers who showed up to help with the summit, and for the generous support of our sponsors,” said Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City. “We could not have accomplished such a successful event without them!” The summit was non-partisan and featured breakout sessions on civic engagement, campaign basics, public service, college and career readiness, and the power of intentional leadership. Attendees were able to connect with mentors, universities, community organizations, industry experts, and elected officials.  "This event gave me great optimism for the future,” said Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City. “Seeing young leaders engaging on themes of service and leadership reminded me of the impact we can have on others, especially the next generation. The Latino community is, and will continue to be, the fastest growing demographic in Oklahoma. As the community continues to grow in population, I hope that our elected representatives will reflect the makeup of our state. By starting this opportunity, we hope to ensure that young people see themselves involved in every role of public service." -END-

Jul 22, 2025

House Democrats adopt resolution for humane treatment of immigrants

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus adopted a resolution urging state and local leaders to abide by the U.S. Constitution and treat immigrants with the fairness and respect they rightfully deserve. The resolution reasserts that every person within the borders of the United States is entitled to due process, equal protection, and humane treatment. It also says law enforcement officers should not hide their identities or wear masks that conceal their identity when dealing with the public unless they are illness related. It also calls for every agency in the state to be transparent about who is being detained and where they are being held.  “Every single human being deserves to have the same rights enshrined in the Constitution,” said House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City. “They deserve to be treated with respect, humanity, and fairness. While so many individuals, both documented and undocumented, are fearing for their safety, it is important we remember that we are human beings first and that everyone needs access to information regarding their loved ones—detained or not. Every Oklahoman deserves due process and equal protection regardless of their documentation status as written in our Constitution.” Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, a member of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, says this resolution shows Oklahoma House Democrats’ commitment to upholding the Constitution. “This resolution demonstrates our commitment to our nation’s Constitution, which grants rights to every person regardless of citizenship status,” said Alonso-Sandoval. “We are reaffirming our support for those who come to our nation, work hard every day toward the American dream, and in doing so make our state and nation stronger.” Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, a member of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus, says kindness is a shared Oklahoma value. “In Oklahoma, showing kindness to immigrants reflects who we are and who we’re called to be—people of welcome, not of walls,” Menz said. “Our public policies must be a reflection of our deepest values: compassion, hard work, and the belief that everyone deserves a place to belong.” To read a copy of the resolution in English, click  here . To read the document in Spanish, click  here . -END-

Mar 13, 2025

Alonso-Sandoval debates against unnecessary increased criminalization for undocumented Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Latino Caucus Member Rep. Arturo Alonso-Sandoval, D-Oklahoma City, debated against HB 1362 on the House Floor today, arguing it is an unnecessary measure with constitutional concerns.  The bill, which passed with a party line vote of 73, 16, would allow undocumented Oklahomans who are arrested for criminal violations to be automatically guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Department of Corrections for no less than 5 years and be subject to a possible cash bond of $35K and deportation. “This bill is not only un-Oklahoman, but un-American,” Alonso-Sandoval said. “We have a need in Oklahoma to fill essential jobs and when we further target undocumented Oklahomans, we reduce the number of services and taxes they provide to the state. We know that undocumented Oklahomans provide $227M in taxes annually. Not only that, but we already have several laws in place statewide and nationally that are targeting the issue of illegal immigration, making this bill unnecessary and purely political. These are individuals who are working and serving in Oklahoma and doing the best they can to provide for their families–all things we are supposed to value in Oklahoma. Bills like this threaten the very fabric of Oklahoma and put unnecessary strain on law enforcement agencies who have spoken with me on how bills like this actively make their jobs harder. It also normalizes charging an individual committing a civil violation to immediately being charged with a felony, which should scare everyone. It will make people scared to work with law enforcement which does nothing to help with our public safety. I fear for our states financial, food, and workforce security if bills like this keep passing.” -END-