Regina Mabray - District 12 Candidate

Regina (Folsom) Mabray is a resident of District 12 with deep ancestral ties to the Choctaw Nation. Born at the Talihina Indian Hospital to J.D. and Rita Folsom, she was raised with the language, values, and traditions of her people. Regina is 19/32 Choctaw, and her grandparents, Jackson and Lizzie James, were full-blood enrollees listed on the Dawes Rolls. Her roots run deep in the communities of Quinton and Kiowa where she lived for several years in a home without indoor plumbing and was raised in part by her Choctaw-speaking grandmother.

From those humble beginnings, Regina developed a lifelong commitment to service, education, and culture. She graduated from Kiowa High School in 1983 and earned her bachelor’s degree from East Central University in Ada, followed by two advanced degrees. Supported by the Choctaw Nation throughout her education, Regina dedicated over 34 years to public service as a teacher, school librarian, Director of Indian Education, and Johnson O’Malley Coordinator. She has worked tirelessly to preserve and pass down Choctaw values and heritage to future generations, securing critical funding and resources for schools and students.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, family is at the heart of everything Regina does. She and her husband, Robert, were high school sweethearts and have been married for 38 years. They live in Ashland and are active members of their community church, where Regina serves as Sunday School superintendent, church secretary, and a long-time board member.

Regina understands the day-to-day challenges facing Choctaw citizens in District 12. She has seen firsthand the burden of having to travel outside the district to access basic tribal services. Regina is running to be a voice for the people and to bring essential services closer to home. Her top priorities include bringing more jobs to the district, expanding access to healthcare, improving the education opportunities for our children, and increasing the number of LEAP homes and elder housing units in District 12.

Grounded in her faith, driven by her love for the Choctaw people, and inspired by the stories and needs of her neighbors, Regina is ready to serve. If elected, she will be a strong advocate for progress and will work closely with the Tribal Council to ensure District 12 receives the attention, resources, and recognition it deserves.

For more information, please contact Regina at 918-424-0362.

Yakoke!