Marilyn Stark is an effective and proven Republican leader in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She is recognized and respected for her unwavering commitment to conservative principles and values.  

Marilyn has lived in Oklahoma most of her life, and answered the call to run for public office in 2018. 

A registered nurse with over 15 years of experience working primarily in intensive care, she has worked in the faith-based/nonprofit world for 20 years. As the Executive Director of Love Link Ministries, Marilyn worked on zoning, remodeling, and EPA/DEQ issues that directly aided those in need. Marilyn also worked with Tenaciously Teal, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer patients, and Villages, OKC, a nonprofit focused on healthy aging and staying in your home as long as possible.

Marilyn brings a unique perspective to her role as a lawmaker. She has spent her life as an advocate for people in need. Identifying and working out solutions to problems has been Marilyn’s life work. 

Marilyn’s legislative work earned her the 2023 CPAC Conservative Achievement Award and The Petroleum Alliance 2022 Legislator of the Year. She has an “A” rating from the NRA and was endorsed by OK2A.

Marilyn is pro-life and values people at all stages in their lives. She is an articulate voice for protecting our God-given personal liberty and individual freedom.

Representative Stark serves as Vice-Chair of the Health Services and Long-term Care Committee. She also serves on the Public Health and Children Youth and Family Services committees and the Human Services Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee.

Transparency and accountability in state budgets, communication between the legislature and the public, and finding solutions to prison reform, mental health, alcohol and substance abuse issues, affordable healthcare, and funding education are a few of the things that top Marilyn’s list of concerns that require attention. Meeting needs while not growing the size of government is the goal. 

Marilyn earned a BS in Chemistry and Biology from Southern Nazarene University and her nursing BSN from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing. She lives in Bethany and is a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Marilyn has served as Sunday School teacher, volunteer youth leader, District NYI secretary, and choir member. She also served as a Registered Song Evangelist for 24 years.