Judge Diane Vaughan:
Veteran leadership
Service over self
Judge Vaughan is a devoted wife to Scot and mother to Mary and Maddox. Scot is currently a SMSgt in the 138th Fighter Wing and 8th Grade Science teacher at Guthrie Jr. High. The Vaughans attend Harmony Community Church in western Logan County. Judge Vaughan’s deep commitment to her country, community, family and faith has guided all the decisions she’s made, both personally and professionally.
Veteran Leadership
Judge Vaughan enlisted in the Air National Guard shortly after turning 18 years old. With nearly 21 years of distinguished service, and two deployments to the Middle East, she retired as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate General (JAG). Judge Vaughan comes from a family where service to the United States is part of her family legacy. Her husband, brother, parents and grandparents all served, imparting service to our state, country and community over self.
Former Prosecutor
Before becoming a Special Judge, she served nearly 8-years as an Assistant District Attorney in Payne and Logan Counties, representing the interests of justice and advocating for public safety in our community.
Invested in our community
Judge Vaughan is a lifetime member of the VFW and has volunteered her time at the Red Cross, United Way, and park clean up with the City of Guthrie. She also spent two years with the United States Department of Agriculture assisting Oklahoma farmers and ranchers with filing for disaster relief programs.
“With over two decades of military and legal experience, I have dedicated my professional life to upholding the rule of law and serving my Nation and my community with integrity. I’d be honored to earn your trust and vote.”
Uphold the Constitution
& the Rule of Law
Judge Vaughan is committed to upholding the Constitution and the rights it guarantees, ensuring each case is decided based upon facts, evidence, and relevant law, free from bias or influence.
Public Trust
Everyone who comes before Judge Vaughan is treated with dignity, she ensures that litigants and victims feel heard in the judicial process.
Accountability
A strong justice system sets clear expectations and enforces them consistently, ensuring that unlawful behavior has consequences.