The next election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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US House Candidates

DISTRICT 1

Mark Tedford (R)

Age: 57   •  

Lives: Tulsa

Education: BS, MO Southern State (1992) • MBA, University of    Tulsa (1994) • MA, Biola (2013)

Occupation: OK Representative (2022–present) • CEO, Tedford Insurance (2017–Present) 

Supports lower taxes, fewer regulations, expanded domestic energy production, workforce training, and policies that encourage job creation and economic growth. Favors stronger immigration enforcement, and Second Amendment rights. Supports protecting Social Security, reducing inflationary spending and providing market-based healthcare with greater consumer choices.

John Croisant (D)

Age: 49     •   

Lives: Tulsa

Education: BA, University of Tulsa (1999)

Occupation: Agency owner, Allstate (2018–present) • Former educator/soccer coach; Tulsa School Board (2020-present)

Supports lowering costs through energy efficiency, infrastructure investment, American manufacturing, small-business growth and a balanced federal budget. Favors expanded healthcare access, lower prescription drug costs, stronger environmental protections and congressional oversight of military actions. Supports immigration reform. Opposes US involvement in “forever wars,” taxpayer-funded data centers and unconstitutional ICE actions.

DISTRICT 2

Josh Brecheen (R)

Age: 47

Lives: Coalgate

Education: BS, Oklahoma State University (2002)

Occupation:: US Representative  (2022–present) • OK State Senator (2010–2018)

Supports smaller government, lower taxes, reduced spending and fewer regulations to encourage economic growth. Supports expanded American energy production, stronger border security, increased military funding, reduced foreign aid, Second Amendment rights and market-based healthcare. Opposes taxpayer-funded abortions and green energy subsidies.

Brandon Wade (D)

Age: 50

Lives: Bartlesville

Education: Copan High School (1995)

Occupation: Secretary, Oklahoma Democratic Party Veterans Federation • Vice President, IUOE Local 351

Supports policies benefiting working families through fair wages, job training, affordable healthcare and lower prescription drug costs. Favors environmental protections, regulation of data centers, immigration reform, veterans’ services and reproductive rights. Supports higher taxes on large corporations and wealthy individuals, while opposing tariffs that cost Oklahomans.

Ronnie Hopkins (I)

Age:: 70

Lives: Rose

Education: Not available at press time

Occupation: Not available at press time

Favors turning Social Security into a trust fund. Supports veterans, Second Amendment rights, following biblical principles, adhering to the Constitution and cutting foreign aid.

DISTRICT 3

Frank Lucas (R)

Age: 66

Lives: Cheyenne

Education:: BS, Oklahoma State University (1982)

Occupation: Farmer and cattle rancher • US Representative  (1994–present) 

Supports reducing regulations and taxes, strengthening agriculture, free trade and domestic energy production while reducing federal spending and debt. Favors a strong military, border security, immigration modernization, rural healthcare, veterans’ services, pro-life policies, tribal partnerships, voter ID and expansion of rural broadband.

Suzie Byrd (D)

Age: 71 

Lives: Enid

Education: BA, Oklahoma State University (1976)

Occupation: Journalist, Enid News & Eagle • Former businesswoman

Supports agriculture, small businesses, affordable housing, livable wages and limiting monopolies. Favors protecting privacy,  regulating data collection and data centers, universal healthcare, immigration reform, civil liberties and education reform. Opposes tax cuts for the wealthy, Medicare and Medicaid cuts, and SNAP reductions.

DISTRICT 4

Tom Cole (R)

Age: 76

Lives: Moore

Education: BA, Grinnell College (1971) • MA, Yale University (1974) • PhD, University of Oklahoma (1984)

Occupation: US Representative (2003–present) 

Supports small businesses, infrastructure, agriculture, rural development, energy independence, and responsible use of natural resources. Favors a strong military, border security, tribal sovereignty, religious liberty, parental rights, school choice, lower taxes, fiscal restraint, and market-based healthcare. Opposes the Affordable Care Act.

Mitchell Jacob (D)

Age: 34

Lives: Newcastle

Education: BA, Grand Canyon University (2019) • JD, University of Oklahoma (2025)

Occupation: Public Defender, Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (2024–Present) • U.S. Army (2017–2022)

Supports living wages, renewable energy, rural investment, affordable healthcare, reproductive rights, and funding schools and free meals. Favors immigration system reform over expanded ICE enforcement, thoughtful regulation of AI, responsible gun ownership, and opportunities for women in STEM. Opposes military aid to Israel until violence ceases.

Rocco Bonacci (I)

Age: 51 

Lives: Lawton

Education: Lawton Eisenhower High School (1994)

Occupation: Lawton Access Board, member • Oklahoma Council of the Blind, Lawton Chapter

Supports meaningful healthcare reform and improved healthcare access and outcomes. Favors grassroot and local service, community inclusion, and creating opportunity for all people. Opposes US involvement in unnecessary foreign wars.

DISTRICT 5

Stephanie Bice (R)

Age: 52

Lives: Edmond

Education: BA, Oklahoma State University (1995)

Occupation: US Representative (2021–present) • OK State Senator (2014–2020) • VP of Business Development, Smirk New Media (2013–2015) 

Supports lower taxes, fiscal restraint, reducing wasteful spending, agriculture, domestic energy production and environmental innovation. Favors a strong military, secure borders, veterans’ healthcare, rural healthcare access, school choice, local control of education, Second Amendment rights and pro-life policies.

Jena Nelson (D)

Age: 48

Lives: Edmond

Education: BM, Northwestern State University of Louisiana (2001)

Occupation: Teacher • Executive Director/Director of Programs, Oklahoma Faith Network • Corporate leadership developer

Supports stronger antitrust enforcement, a higher minimum wage, lower household costs, expanded tax credits, and strengthened Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Favors responsible environmental policies, border security paired with immigration reform, preventive healthcare, veterans’ services, tribal sovereignty and measures to improve community well-being.

Robert P. Henri (I)

Age: 49

Lives: Edmond

Education: Not available at press time

Occupation: Not available at press time

Supports government accountability through anti-corruption reforms, an enforceable ethics code for the Supreme Court, congressional term limits, an age limit for Congress and banning congressional stock trading. Favors responsible use of taxpayer funds, Pentagon accountability and protecting tribal sovereignty.

Austin Nieves (I)

Age: 31

Lives: Oklahoma City

Education: BS and MBA, UCO (2018 and 2021)

Occupation: Founder, Nieves DC (2022–present) • Adjunct Instructor, UCO (2019–present) 

Supports a new economic plan that includes redesigning the $20 bill, increasing the ammunition tax, and encouraging bipartisan cooperation and curiosity.

Ballot order is drawn every two years, most recently in July 2026. For this year’s ballot, Republicans are listed first, then Democrats, then Libertarians. Candidates from the three political parties recognized in Oklahoma are profiled: Republican Party, Democratic Party, and the Libertarian Party.