Oklahoma GOP Senate Candidate Found Dead In State Park

A large campaign sign for Barry Christian was reportedly found discarded on prairie land near the search area as authorities canvassed the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation did not immediately comment on the case, though police a local news report referred to the location where Christian’s body was found as “a crime scene.”

Christian was reported missing Tuesday after he failed to appear for a scheduled meeting. According to the Harmon County Sheriff’s Office, he was last seen driving his Ram truck.

His final Facebook post came Saturday, when he invited residents of the district to attend a meet-and-greet at the Mangum Oklahoma Rattlesnake Festival to discuss “issues that matter most to our community.”

A campaign site for Christian described him as the “conservative choice” for District 38, pledging to “proudly stand with President Trump” and “fight for the traditional conservative values that make America great” if elected.