OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — Some Oklahoma House Democrats say they were left speechless and confused by State Superintendent Ryan Walters calling for his own impeachment proceedings Friday.
Walters made the announcement during a press conference with media at the state capitol, claiming calls to impeach him at all were motivated by House Speaker Charles McCall’s political ambitions for Governor.
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It’s important to note that neither McCall or Walters have announced they’re running in 2026.
“The speaker wants to impeach me for political advantage in the 2026 Governor’s race, so let’s start the impeachment proceedings,” said Walters.
News 4 sat down with Democratic Representatives Cyndi Munson and Mickey Dollens .
Munson said Walters announcement was unprecedented.
“This is not something I don’t think any of us in Oklahoma politics have seen,” said Munson. “A sitting statewide elected official calling on his own impeachment, but here we are.”