Kyle Hilbert was elected speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on the organizational day of the sixtieth Oklahoma Legislature, winning 78 votes to 18 and taking the oath of office administered by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice Dustin Roe.

The election followed nominations from Representative Josh West and Representative Trey Caldwell. West nominated Hilbert, calling him “a man of exceptional character” and “a defender of our institution.” Caldwell seconded the nomination and highlighted Hilbert’s record of bipartisan legislation and constituent work across the state.

After the roll call vote, Speaker-elect Kyle Hilbert took the oath and delivered remarks to the chamber. Hilbert — who identified himself during remarks as the youngest speaker in Oklahoma history — said the chamber should “be a place where your voice is heard, your values are upheld, and your future is our priority.” He outlined priorities that included continuing transparency efforts such as the House Budget Transparency Portal, a two‑tier committee process for policy review, and a renewed focus on education and workforce issues. He noted state cash reserves and funds during his remarks, saying the state entered the session with multiple reserve balances and that lawmakers should be deliberate about using them.

The chair then appointed members to escort Hilbert to the well for his swearing-in. Chief Justice Dustin Roe administered the oath. The House then recessed for a brief reception; Hilbert thanked colleagues and family in the gallery and asked for bipartisan cooperation as the session proceeds.

Discussion vs. action: The article reports the formal action (the election and oath) and the public policy priorities Hilbert announced; it does not interpret or infer outcomes of future legislation. Quotations and attributions in this article come from members who spoke on the record during the nomination and swearing-in proceedings.