Charles McCall

Charles McCall
Born	(1970-04-19) April 19, 1970 Atoka, Oklahoma, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Politician, bank executive
Years active	2004–present
Known for	Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

Charles Adelbert McCall III (born April 19, 1970) is an American political figure who held the position of Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Affiliated with the Republican Party, he served as the representative for Oklahoma's 22nd district, located in the southeastern region of the state, from 2013 until 2024. He holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured Speaker in the history of the Oklahoma House.

Early life, family, and education

Born in Atoka, Oklahoma to Charles Andrew McCall and Barbara Ann McCall (née Clure), McCall comes from a family that has managed AmeriState Bank in Atoka for four generations, a legacy initiated when his grandfather C. A. McCall acquired it in 1967. During his high school years, he gained early banking experience by working part-time as a teller at the family bank.

McCall completed his secondary education at Atoka High School in 1988 and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1992. He obtained licensure as a nursing home administrator in 1993 and later earned an MBA specializing in banking from the University of Colorado Boulder Graduate School of Banking in 2000.

In 1994, he married Stephanie Ann Hays, whom he met while attending the University of Oklahoma. Together they have two sons and are actively involved at Cornerstone Church in Atoka, where McCall fulfills roles as an elder and instructor.

AmeriState Bank

McCall ascended to the presidency of AmeriState Bank in 2001 and was appointed CEO in 2009. Upon his election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2012, he stepped down from both executive positions but continued to serve as chairman of the board.

Between 2004 and 2005, McCall represented Ward 4 on the Atoka city council before serving as mayor of Atoka from 2005 through 2012.

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Winning election in 2012 by defeating Democrat Doris Row, McCall became the first Republican to represent Oklahoma's 22nd district. He was re-elected without opposition in 2020 and concluded his legislative service due to term limits in 2024.

Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

McCall holds the record as the longest-serving Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Oklahoma's history.

The Republican caucus chose McCall over Appropriations Chairman Earl Sears on May 2, 2016, to be their next Speaker. He was officially named Speaker-designate on November 15, 2016, and was sworn into office on January 3, 2017.

During his bid for re-election as Speaker in 2018, McCall faced four Republican contenders; however, three withdrew prior to voting, allowing him to secure another term over challenger Chad Caldwell.

In April 2023, a public dispute arose between McCall and Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat concerning education policy. This disagreement hindered legislative progress and caused concern among parents and educators. Despite extended negotiations late into the legislative session, no consensus was achieved.

Concerning a school voucher bill proposed in 2023, Treat indicated that private schools would not be mandated to accept all applicants but anticipated increased enrollment due to improved affordability. Democrats voiced apprehensions regarding access for low-income students. Treat accused McCall of unwillingness to negotiate and characterized the Senate’s income cap proposal as a "more responsible" approach to school choice.

2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign

McCall declared his intention to run for the Governor of Oklahoma on February 18, 2025.