Former Democrat State Rep. Forced to Resign: pleads guilty to felony fraud

Ajay Pittman (full name Ayshia K. "Ajay" Pittman) is a former Democratic state representative from Oklahoma but resigned due legal problems, to say the least.

Ajay "Not-so-Squared-Away" represented House District 99 (parts of Oklahoma City) in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2018/2019 until her resignation in late January 2026. 

Born on September 10, 1993, she is a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the daughter of former state senator Anastasia Pittman. She made Democrat history as the first millennial woman and first second-generation woman to hold that seat, and she focused on issues like health equity, economic development, and community advocacy during her tenure, authoring or co-authoring over 160 pieces of legislation.

Her political career ended abruptly in January 2026 when she resigned and pleaded guilty to felony charges. These stemmed from an investigation by the Oklahoma Attorney General's office and the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. 

This lovely lady was accused of submitting a forged/falsified cashier's check (around $2,500) to the Ethics Commission in an attempt to avoid repaying misused campaign funds. She pleaded guilty to:

Conspiracy to Commit a Felony
Forgery in the Second Degree
Violating the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act

This occurred just before the 2026 legislative session, and the seat became vacant following her resignation.

Pittman has a background in business administration, with professional development from Harvard Kennedy School, and has been involved in advocacy, including as a Senior Advocacy & Policy Strategist in intergovernmental affairs and community impact (per her LinkedIn).

She should have known better. Did I mention she's a Democrat?

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