Carl Newton is a member of the Republican Party and currently serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 58. He assumed office on November 23, 2016, and his current term will conclude on November 18, 2026.
Newton is an optometrist who has served patients for many years in the area surrounding his hometown of Cherokee. He recently sold his eye clinic. He also owns a family farm.
Dr. Newton is a fiscal conservative who believes in keeping government and regulation of private citizens and businesses small. He is a proponent of adequately supporting core public services such as education, transportation, health care, mental health care, public safety, agriculture, wildlife and others.
Dr. Newton was born in Waynoka, Oklahoma. He and his wife have three children. He holds a Bachelors’ degree from Oklahoma State University and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Northeastern State University.
