Education, rural health care and the 2026 governor’s race were key topics on this week’s edition of Your Vote Counts.

Former state representative Jason Dunnington and state senator Paul Rosino joined the discussion, weighing in on Oklahoma’s last-place education ranking, the future of rural hospitals and what voters should expect as the race for governor takes shape.

Education at the forefront of debate

Panelist Jason Dunnington argued the political disputes at the state level are distracting from the real issue: Oklahoma’s last-place ranking in education. He said lawmakers and candidates should focus on solutions to lift schools, teachers and students rather than “extra drama.”

Senator Paul Rosino added that without urgent action, the state risks being “nationally known as an embarras

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