2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election
2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election
Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold
The 2022 Oklahoma House of Representative election took place on November 8, 2022.[ 1] The primary elections for the Republican . Democratic , and Libertarian parties' nominations took place on June 28, 2022.[ 1] All candidates filed between the days of April 13–15, 2022.[ 1] Oklahoma voters elected state representatives in all 101 House districts . State Representatives served two-year terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives .
The 2022 election cycle was the first election following redistricting . Redistricting in Oklahoma was postponed to a special legislative session, because of the 2020 United States census data's release being delayed.[ 2] New state house districts were signed into law based on data from the 2020 United States census on November 22, 2021.[ 3]
Republicans went into the 2022 election with a supermajority of seats in the state house over Democrats : 82 (R) to 19 (D).
Retirements and vacancies
There were 14 open seats for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Five Republicans and one Democrat were term-limited. Four Republicans and three Democrats retired. One Democrat resigned before the elections.
Republicans
Retiring
District 13: Avery Frix retired to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district .[ 4]
District 31: Garry Mize retired.
District 69: Sheila Dills retired.[ 5]
District 70: Carol Bush retired.[ 4]
Term Limited
District 21: Dustin Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district .[ 6]
District 36: Sean Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district .[ 7]
District 49: Tommy Hardin retired due to term limits.[ 8]
District 55: Todd Russ retired due to term limits and to run for treasurer of Oklahoma .[ 9]
District 66: Jadine Nollan retired due to term limits.[ 10]
Democrats
Resignations
District 89: Jose Cruz resigned on January 21, 2022, leaving District 89's seat vacant until after the 2022 elections.[ 11]
Retiring
District 45: Merleyn Bell retired.[ 12]
District 71: Denise Brewer retired.[ 13]
District 87: Collin Walke retired.
Term Limited
District 44: Emily Virgin retired due to term limits.[ 14]
New members elected
Incumbents defeated
In primaries
Republicans
District 11: Wendi Stearman lost renomination to John Kane .[ 15]
District 24: Logan Phillips lost renomination to Chris Banning .[ 15]
Open Seats
District 13: Won by Neil Hays .
District 21: Won by Cody Maynard .
District 31: Won by Collin Duel .
District 36: Won by John George .
District 44: Won by Jared Deck .
District 45: Won by Annie Menz .
District 49: Won by Josh Cantrell .
District 55: Won by Nick Archer .
District 66: Won by Clay Staires .
District 69: Won by Mark Tedford .
District 70: Won by Suzanne Schreiber .
District 71: Won by Amanda Swope .
District 87: Won by Ellyn Hefner .
District 89: Won by Arturo Alonso .
Uncontested races
47 candidates were elected without an election being held.
46 Representatives were the only candidate to file in their district.[ 16]
One Representative successfully challenged the candidacy of their only opposition.
The following Representatives were re-elected without opposition:
District 2: Jim Olsen (Republican)
District 3: Rick West (Republican)
District 6: Rusty Cornwell (Republican)
District 8: Tom Gann (Republican)
District 10: Judd Strom (Republican)
District 14: Chris Sneed (Republican)
District 16: Scott Fetgatter (Republican)
District 17: Jim Grego (Republican)
District 19: Justin Humphrey (Republican)
District 22: Charles McCall (Republican)
District 25: Ronny Johns (Republican)
District 27: Danny Sterling (Republican)
District 28: Danny Williams (Republican)
District 30: Mark Lawson (Republican)
District 38: John Pfeiffer (Republican)
District 39: Ryan Martinez (Republican)
District 47: Brian Hill (Republican)
District 51: Brad Boles (Republican)
District 52: Gerrid Kendrix (Republican)
District 54: Kevin West (Republican)
District 56: Dick Lowe (Republican)
District 58: Carl Newton (Republican)
District 59: Mike Dobrinski (Republican)
District 61: Kenton Patzkowsky (Republican)
District 62: Daniel Pae (Republican)
District 67: Jeff Boatman (Republican)
District 68: Lonnie Sims (Republican)
District 72: Monroe Nichols (Democratic)
District 73: Regina Goodwin (Democratic)
District 74: Mark Vancuren (Republican)
District 75: T. J. Marti (Republican)
District 77: John Waldron (Democratic)
District 78: Meloyde Blancett (Democratic)
District 80: Stan May (Republican)
District 81: Mike Osburn (Republican)
District 82: Nicole Miller (Republican)
District 86: David Hardin (Republican)
District 91: Chris Kannady (Republican)
District 92: Forrest Bennett (Democratic)
District 93: Mickey Dollens (Democratic)
District 94: Andy Fugate (Democratic)
District 96: Preston Stinson (Republican)
District 98: Dean Davis (Republican)
District 99: Ajay Pittman (Democratic)
District 101: Robert Manger (Republican)
The following Representative was elected for the first time without opposition:
The following Representative was re-elected after successfully challenging the candidacy of their opposition:[ 17]
Summary of elections
General election results will be listed for districts with general elections.[ 18] Runoff results will be listed for districts where a runoff determined the winner of the district.[ 19] Primary election results are listed for districts where a primary determined the winner of the district.[ 20] Districts with one candidate and no results were uncontested.
Parties
Seats
Popular vote
2020
2022
+/−
Strength
Vote
%
Change
Republican Party
82
81
1
80.20%
204,587
56.64%
1.81%
Democratic Party
19
20
1
19.20%
150,782
41.74%
1.33%
Independents
0
0
-
0.00%
5,840
1.61%
0.66%
Totals
48
48
100.0%
361,209
100.0%
—
District
Incumbent
Candidates[ 21]
Location
Member
Party
First elected
Status
1
Eddy Dempsey
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
Eddy Dempsey (Republican) - 75%
David Chapman (Republican) - 25%
2
Jim Olsen
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
3
Rick West
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
4
Bob Ed Culver Jr.
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
5
Josh West
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Josh West (Republican) - 74%
Tamara Bryan (Republican) - 26%
6
Rusty Cornwell
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
7
Steve Bashore
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
8
Tom Gann
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
9
Mark Lepak
Republican
2014
Incumbent re-elected
Mark Lepak (Republican) - 72%
Ann Marie Kennedy (Democratic) - 28%
10
Judd Strom
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
11
Wendi Stearman
Republican
2020
Incumbent lost renomination New member electedRepublican hold
12
Kevin McDugle
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Kevin McDugle (Republican) - 76%
Crystal LaGrone (Democratic) - 24%
13
Avery Frix
Republican
2016
Incumbent retiring and running for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district [ 4] New member electedRepublican hold
Neil Hays (Republican) -63%
Jimmy Haley (Democratic) - 37%
14
Chris Sneed
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
15
Randy Randleman
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
16
Scott Fetgatter
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
17
Jim Grego
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
18
David Smith
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
David Smith (Republican) - 59%
Andy Baca (Republican) - 41%
19
Justin Humphrey
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
20
Sherrie Conley
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
21
Dustin Roberts
Republican
2011
Incumbent term limited and running for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district New member electedRepublican hold
22
Charles McCall
Republican
2013
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
23
Terry O'Donnell
Republican
2013
Incumbent re-elected
24
Logan Phillips
Republican
2018
Incumbent lost renomination New member electedRepublican hold
25
Ronny Johns
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
26
Dell Kerbs
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Dell Kerbs (Republican) - 68%
Gregory Hardin II (Democratic) - 32%
27
Danny Sterling
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
28
Danny Williams
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
29
Kyle Hilbert
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Kyle Hilbert (Republican) - 82%
Rick Parris (Republican) - 18%
30
Mark Lawson
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
31
Garry Mize
Republican
2018
Incumbent retiring New member electedRepublican hold
Collin Duel (Republican) - 52%
Karmin Grider (Republican) - 48%
32
Kevin Wallace
Republican
2014
Incumbent re-elected
33
John Talley
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
John Talley (Republican) - 52%
Brice Chaffin (Republican) - 48%
34
Trish Ranson
Democratic
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Trish Ranson (Democratic) - 62%
Michael Baughman (Republican) - 38%
35
Ty Burns
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Ty Burns (Republican) - 78%
Sam Jennings (Democratic) - 22%
36
Sean Roberts
Republican
2011
Incumbent term limited and running for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor New member electedRepublican hold
John George (Republican) - 62%
Anita Raglin (Republican) - 38%
37
Ken Luttrell
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Ken Luttrell (Republican) - 64%
Joe Vaden, Jr. (Republican) - 36%
38
John Pfeiffer
Republican
2014
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
39
Ryan Martinez
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
40
Chad Caldwell
Republican
2014
Incumbent re-elected
Chad Caldwell (Republican) - 71%
Nicholas Payne (Democratic) -29%
41
Denise Crosswhite Hader
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
42
Cynthia Roe
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Cynthia Roe (Republican) - 79%
Steve Jarman (Democratic) - 21%
43
Jay Steagall
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Jay Steagall (Republican) - 70%
Cassie Kinet (Independent) - 30%
44
Emily Virgin
Democratic
2011
Incumbent term limited New member electedDemocratic hold
Jared Deck (Democratic) -71%
R.J. Harris (Republican) - 29%
45
Merleyn Bell
Democratic
2018
Incumbent retiring[ 12] New member electedDemocratic hold
Annie Menz (Democratic) - 54%
Teresa Sterling (Republican) - 46%
46
Jacob Rosecrants
Democratic
2017
Incumbent re-elected
47
Brian Hill
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
48
Tammy Townley
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
49
Tommy Hardin
Republican
2011
Incumbent term limited. New member electedRepublican hold
Josh Cantrell (Republican) - 51%
Richard Miller (Republican) - 49%
50
Marcus McEntire
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Marcus McEntire (Republican) - 61%
Jennifer Sengstock (Republican) -22%
Deborah Campbell (Republican) - 17%
51
Brad Boles
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
52
Gerrid Kendrix
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
53
Mark McBride
Republican
2013
Incumbent re-elected
Mark McBride (Republican) - 64%
Kathryn Stehno (Republican) - 36%
54
Kevin West
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
55
Todd Russ
Republican
2009
Incumbent term limited and running for State Treasurer New member electedRepublican hold
Nick Archer (Republican) - 54%
Jeff Sawatzky (Republican) - 38%
Tad Boone (Republican) - 8%
56
Dick Lowe
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
57
Anthony Moore
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
Anthony Moore (Republican) - 62%
Kristen Poisson (Republican) - 38%
58
Carl Newton
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
59
Mike Dobrinski
Republican
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
60
Rhonda Baker
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Rhonda Baker (Republican) - 51%
Ron Lynch (Republican) - 49%
61
Kenton Patzkowsky
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
62
Daniel Pae
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
63
Trey Caldwell
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Trey Caldwell (Republican) - 80%
Shykira Smith (Democratic) - 20%
64
Rande Worthen
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Rande Worthen (Republican) - 55%
Kyle Emmett Meraz (Democratic) - 40%
Zachary Walls (Independent) - 5%
65
Toni Hasenbeck
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected after successfully contesting candidacy of their opposition[ 17]
66
Jadine Nollan
Republican
2011
Incumbent term limited New member electedRepublican hold
Clay Staires (Republican) - 70%
James David Rankin (Democratic) - 30%
67
Jeff Boatman
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
68
Lonnie Sims
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
69
Sheila Dills
Republican
2018
Incumbent retiring[ 5] New member elected without oppositionRepublican hold
70
Carol Bush
Republican
2016
Incumbent retiring[ 4] New member electedDemocratic gain
71
Denise Brewer
Democratic
2018
Incumbent retiring[ 13] New member electedDemocratic hold
72
Monroe Nichols
Democratic
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
73
Regina Goodwin
Democratic
2015
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
74
Mark Vancuren
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
75
T. J. Marti
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
76
Ross Ford
Republican
2017
Incumbent re-elected
Ross Ford (Republican) - 66%
Timothy Brooks (Republican) - 34%
77
John Waldron
Democratic
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
78
Meloyde Blancett
Democratic
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
79
Melissa Provenzano
Democratic
2018
Incumbent re-elected
80
Stan May
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
81
Mike Osburn
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
82
Nicole Miller
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
83
Eric Roberts
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
84
Tammy West
Republican
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Tammy West (Republican) - 57%
Jeremy Lamb (Democratic) - 43%
85
Cyndi Munson
Democratic
2015
Incumbent re-elected
Cyndi Munson (Democratic) - 60%
Donna Rice-Johnson (Republican) - 40%
86
David Hardin
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
87
Collin Walke
Democratic
2016
Incumbent retiring New member electedDemocratic hold
Ellyn Hefner (Democratic) - 60%
Gloria Banister (Republican) - 40%
88
Mauree Turner
Democratic
2020
Incumbent re-elected
89
Vacant
Incumbent resigned[ 11] New member electedDemocratic gain
Arturo Alonso (Democratic) - 63%
Christian Zapata (Democratic) - 20%
Chris Bryant (Democratic) - 17%
90
Jon Echols
Republican
2013
Incumbent re-elected
Jon Echols (Republican) -64%
Nana Abram Dankwa (Democratic) - 36%
91
Chris Kannady
Republican
2014
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
92
Forrest Bennett
Democratic
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
93
Mickey Dollens
Democratic
2016
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
94
Andy Fugate
Democratic
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
95
Max Wolfley
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected
Max Wolfley (Republican) - 54%
Tegan Malone (Democratic) - 46%
96
Preston Stinson
Republican
2020
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
97
Jason Lowe
Democratic
2016
Incumbent re-elected
Jason Lowe (Democratic) - 72%
Lisa Janloo (Republican) - 28%
98
Dean Davis
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
99
Ajay Pittman
Democratic
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
100
Marilyn Stark
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected
Marilyn Stark (Republican) - 54%
Chaunte Gilmore (Democratic) - 46%
101
Robert Manger
Republican
2018
Incumbent re-elected without opposition
Predictions
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
District 83, 2.42%
District 79, 3.72%
District 45, 7.04%
District 95, 7.88%
District 100, 8.74%
Elections by district
District 1
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 1, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Eddy Dempsey won reelection, defeating primary challenger David Chapman.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Eddy Dempsey
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
Organizations
Results
District 4
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
District 5
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 5, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Josh West won reelection, defeating primary challenger Tamara Bryan.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Tamara Bryan (Republican)[ 21]
Endorsements
Results
District 7
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
District 9
General election
Candidates
Results
District 11
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 11, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Primary challenger John Kane defeated one-term incumbent Wendi Stearman .[ 31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Wendi Stearman
Newspapers
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
Results
District 12
General election
Candidates
Results
District 13
Incumbent Avery Frix retired to run for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district .[ 36]
Republican primary
Candidates
Advanced to runoff [ 15]
Neil Hays , former teacher and current insurance agent[ 36]
Carlisa Rogers, former teacher and nursing home administrator[ 36]
Eliminated in primary
Brian Jackson, professor at Northeastern State University[ 36]
Steve White, employee at Love Bottling Company and board member of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce[ 36]
Endorsements
Carlisa Rogers
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
Results
Primary results
Runoff results
General election
Candidates
Jimmy Haley (Democratic)[ 21]
TBD (Republican)
Endorsements
Jimmy W. Haley (D)
Organizations
Labor unions
Results
District 15
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 15, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Randy Randleman won reelection, defeating primary challenger Angie Brinlee.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
District 18
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 18, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent David Smith won reelection, defeating primary challenger Andy Baca.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
District 20
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 20, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
District 21
House District 21 covers the western half of Bryan County , including Durant , and the easternmost quarter of Marshall County , including about half of Lake Texoma .[ 39]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 21, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[ 39] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Incumbent Dustin Roberts was term-limited and could not seek reelection.[ 39]
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in primary
Penny James, former school teacher and counselor, director of career development for the Choctaw Nation , and cattle rancher[ 39]
Ryan Williams, airline pilot[ 39]
Endorsements
Dustin Reid
Tribal officials
Organizations
Results
District 23
General election
Candidates
Results
District 24
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 24, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Chris Banning won the election, defeating two-term incumbent Logan Phillips and scout leader Bobby Schultz.[ 31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Logan Phillips , incumbent[ 21]
Bobby Schultz, former CEO and scout executive of the Cimarron Council for the Boy Scouts of America[ 42]
Endorsements
Chris Banning
Statewide officials
Organizations
Results
District 26
General election
Candidates
Gregory Hardin II, journalist, substitute teacher, and host of The Green Corn Rebellion Show [ 43]
Dell Kerbs , incumbent (Republican)[ 21]
State legislators
Organizations
Individuals
Results
District 29
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 29, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
District 31
Since only Republican candidates filed for district 31, the Republican nominee would become the next representative for the district and there would be no general election.[ 47]
Incumbent Republican Garry Mize , first elected in 2018, did not seek reelection in 2022.
The primary election would be held June 28. If no candidate won a simple majority of votes in the primary, then the top two finishers would compete in an August 23 runoff election.[ 47]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Collin Duel, attorney at Duel Law, P.L.L.C, former United States Army Ranger , and Afghanistan War veteran[ 48] [ 47]
Karmin Grider, business consultant, former vice chairwoman of the Logan County , and 2020 Republican primary candidate for Oklahoma's 31st state house district[ 47]
Logan Trainer, employee at Jackie Cooper BMW and former actor[ 47]
Endorsements
Karmin Grider
Organizations
Oklahoma Second Amendment Association[ 41]
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
District 32
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 32, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
District 33
House District 33 contains much of Payne County outside of Stillwater , and northern Logan County . It includes all or part of Coyle , Cushing , Drumright , Ingalls , Langston , Mehan , Orlando , Quay , Ripley , Stillwater, and Yale [ 49]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 33, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[ 49] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
District 34
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Results
Results
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
District 35
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Candidates
District 36
District 36 moved from Osage County to eastern Oklahoma County following redistricting, and had no incumbent.[ 51]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 36, the Republican primary and runoff would decide the nominee, instead of the November general election.[ 51] After the June 28 primary, John George and Anita Raglin advanced to an August 23 runoff election.[ 31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in primary
Charles De Furia, chairman of the Oklahoma County Planning Commission and former Luther School Board member[ 51]
Donald Paden, U.S. Air Force veteran[ 51]
Wade Roberts, Oklahoma National Guard member[ 51]
Results
Primary results
Runoff results
District 37
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 37, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Ken Luttrell won reelection, defeating primary challenger Joe Vaden Jr.[ 15]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Joe Vaden, Jr.
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
Results
District 40
General election
Candidates
Withdrew
Taylor Venus (Republican)[ 52]
Results
District 41
General election
Candidates
Results
District 42
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
District 43
General election
Candidates
Results
District 44
District 44 incumbent Emily Virgin was term-limited from seeking reelection in 2022. District 44 is considered a Democratic stronghold, with no Republican having contested the district since 2010.[ 54]
Democratic primary
Declared
Declared, but failed to file
General election
Endorsements
Jared Deck (D)
State legislators
Organizations
Labor unions
Candidates
Jared Deck (Democratic)
R.J. Harris (Republican)[ 21]
Results
District 45
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
David Spaulding
Organizations
Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee[ 58]
Oklahoma Second Amendment Association[ 41]
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
General election
Endorsements
Annie Menz (D)
Organizations
Labor unions
Candidates
Annie Menz (Democratic)[ 21]
Teresa Sterling (Republican)
District 46
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Endorsements
Candidates
District 48
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 48, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
District 49
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 49, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
District 50
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 50, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Deborah Campbell
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights (also endorsed Jennifer Sengstock) [ 26]
Jennifer Sengstock
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights (also endorsed Deborah Campbell) [ 26]
District 53
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 53, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Mark McBride won reelection, defeating primary challenger Kathryn Stehno.[ 31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
District 55
District 55 contains all of Washita County and the easternmost part of Beckham County , including Elk City . It also contains small sections of Canadian County , Blaine County and Caddo County .[ 62]
Incumbent Republican Todd Russ was term-limited in 2022 and was running for Oklahoma State Treasurer .[ 63] Since only Republican candidates filed for District 55, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[ 62] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Candidates
District 57
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 57, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Anthony Moore won reelection, defeating primary challenger Kristen Poisson.[ 31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
District 60
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 60, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Rhonda Baker narrowly defeated primary challenger Ron Lynch for reelection.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
District 63
General election
Candidates
Withdrew
Gunner Ocskai (Libertarian)[ 52]
District 64
General election
Candidates
Kyle Emmett Meraz (Democratic)[ 21]
Zachary Walls (independent)[ 21]
Rande Worthen (Republican)[ 21]
District 65
Toni Hasenbeck (Republican) won re-election after contesting the candidacy of Jennifer Kerstetter (Democratic). Kerstetter was struck from the ballot for living outside the district.[ 17]
District 66
House District 66 covers the southernmost part of Osage County , including Skiatook and the western branch of Tulsa County , including Sand Springs .[ 65] Incumbent Republican Jadine Nollan was term-limited in 2022.[ 66]
Republican primary
The Republican primary was held on June 28. A runoff election was scheduled for August 23.
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Wayne Hill
Organizations
Oklahoma Second Amendment Association[ 41]
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
Results
Primary results
Runoff results
General election
Candidates
James Rankin (Democratic)[ 65]
TBD (Republican)
Results
District 70
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
District 71
General election
Candidates
Mike Masters (Republican)[ 21]
Amanda Swope (Democratic)[ 21]
District 76
House District 76 includes parts of Tulsa and Broken Arrow .[ 70]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 76, the Republican nominee was the next representative for the district, and there was no general election.[ 71] Incumbent Ross Ford won reelection, defeating primary challenger Timothy Brooks.[ 15]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Timothy Brooks, partner at Flippo Insurance and member of Arrowhead Elementary PTA[ 71]
Endorsements
Results
District 79
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Paul Hassink, retired utilities engineer[ 15]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
District 83
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
District 84
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Jeremy Lamb (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
District 85
General election
Candidates
Cyndi Munson, incumbent (Democratic)[ 21]
Donna Rice-Johnson (Republican)[ 21]
Struck from ballot
LaShanyna Nash (Republican) — lived outside district[ 17]
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
District 87
House District 87 covers east-central Oklahoma County , including Springdale and Bush Hills. Incumbent Collin Walke retired and did not seek reelection.[ 75]
Republican primary
Candidates
Endorsements
Valerie Walker
Organizations
Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights[ 26]
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Ellyn Hefner
State representatives
Collin Walke , Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 87th district (2016–2022)[ 76]
Labor unions
District 88
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
District 89
House District 89 had been vacant since January 2022 after incumbent Jose Cruz resigned.[ 79]
Since only Democratic candidates filed for District 89, the Democratic primary on June 28 was the de facto general election.[ 79] Arturo Alonso won the Democratic primary for the open seat, defeating Chris Bryant and Christian Zapata in the primary.[ 31]
Democratic primary
Only registered Democrats or Independents may vote in the Democratic primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Chris Bryant, security guard, cab driver and hospital aide[ 79]
Christian Zapata, candidate for house District 89 in 2020 [ 79]
Results
Endorsements
District 90
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nana Abram Dankwa[ 21]
Emilleo Stokes[ 21]
General election
Candidates
District 95
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
District 97
General election
Candidates
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
District 100
General election
Candidates
See also
Noted
References
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^ Voting has closed and our chapter has voted resoundingly to endorse @MaureeTurnerOK for re-election for House District 88! Mauree is/will be on the Dem Primary ballot, and if they prevail, will face a challenger in the general election this November!
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