Anthony Wade Sykes (born November 19, 1972) is an American Republican politician who served as a state senator in the Oklahoma Senate from 2006 to 2018, representing District 24 in the southwestern part of the state, which includes areas around Moore and Newcastle. A graduate of Newcastle High School (1991) and the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, Sykes was known for his focus on national security issues and conservative governance. He co-sponsored anti-Sharia legislation that sparked significant controversy and debate over religious freedoms and state sovereignty, and sponsored constitutional amendments on judicial matters. He served as Assistant Majority Floor Leader from 2015 to 2018, influencing legislative priorities on security, education, and fiscal policy. As a Baptist, his personal faith informed some policy positions aligned with traditional Republican values. After leaving the Senate due to term limits in 2018, he has maintained a lower public profile, though his legislative record continues to be referenced in discussions of Oklahoma's political landscape and efforts to counter perceived threats from international ideologies. His career highlights tensions within American conservatism regarding immigration, religion, and national identity.