Joshua Cantrell

Joshua Cantrell

State Representative, Oklahoma

          
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In 2022, Josh Cantrell was elected to represent House District 49 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Services Oversight Committee. Josh is a former county commissioner with a strong interest in rural health issues. He’s also served as County Commissioner Chairman and was on the legislative committee for the Board of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma.  

Josh is a lifelong resident of Kingston, Oklahoma. He attended Murray State College and earned a bachelor’s degree from East Central University. Before seeking public service, he worked as a senior project manager for several construction firms, managing projects in all 50 states as well as internationally.