2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election explained

2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election should not be confused with 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma.

Election Name:	2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election
Country:	Oklahoma
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2020 Oklahoma House of Representatives election
Previous Year:	2020
Next Election:	2024 Oklahoma House of Representatives election
Next Year:	2024
Seats For Election:	All 101 seats in the Oklahoma House
Majority Seats:	51
Leader1:	Charles McCall
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Leaders Seat1:	22nd-Atoka
Seats After1:	81
Seat Change1:	1
Popular Vote1:	204,587
Percentage1:	56.68%
Last Election1:	82
Leader2:	Emily Virgin (term-limited)
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Leaders Seat2:	44th-Norman
Last Election2:	19
Seats After2:	20
Seat Change2:	1
Seats Needed2:	33
Popular Vote2:	150,782
Percentage2:	41.77%
Map Size:	350px
Speaker of the House
Before Election:	Charles McCall
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Charles McCall
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

The 2022 Oklahoma House of Representative election took place on November 8, 2022. 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. 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

1. District 13: Avery Frix retired to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.
2. District 31: Garry Mize retired.
3. District 69: Sheila Dills retired.
4. District 70: Carol Bush retired.

Term Limited

1. District 21: Dustin Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.^[4]
2. District 36: Sean Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district.^[5]
3. District 49: Tommy Hardin retired due to term limits.^[6]
4. District 55: Todd Russ retired due to term limits and to run for treasurer of Oklahoma.^[7]
5. District 66: Jadine Nollan retired due to term limits.^[8]

Democrats

Resignations

1. District 89: Jose Cruz resigned on January 21, 2022, leaving District 89's seat vacant until after the 2022 elections.^[9]

Retiring

1. District 45: Merleyn Bell retired.
2. District 71: Denise Brewer retired.
3. District 87: Collin Walke retired.

Term Limited

1. District 44: Emily Virgin retired due to term limits.^[10]

New members elected

Incumbents defeated

In primaries

Republicans

1. District 11: Wendi Stearman lost renomination to John Kane.
2. District 24: Logan Phillips lost renomination to Chris Banning.^[11]

Open Seats

1. District 13: Won by Neil Hays.
2. District 21: Won by Cody Maynard.
3. District 31: Won by Collin Duel.
4. District 36: Won by John George.
5. District 44: Won by Jared Deck.
6. District 45: Won by Annie Menz.
7. District 49: Won by Josh Cantrell.
8. District 55: Won by Nick Archer.
9. District 66: Won by Clay Staires.
10. District 69: Won by Mark Tedford.
11. District 70: Won by Suzanne Schreiber.
12. District 71: Won by Amanda Swope.
13. District 87: Won by Ellyn Hefner.
14. 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.^[12] One Representative successfully challenged the candidacy of their only opposition.

The following Representatives were re-elected without opposition:

1. District 2: Jim Olsen (Republican)
2. District 3: Rick West (Republican)
3. District 6: Rusty Cornwell (Republican)
4. District 8: Tom Gann (Republican)
5. District 10: Judd Strom (Republican)
6. District 14: Chris Sneed (Republican)
7. District 16: Scott Fetgatter (Republican)
8. District 17: Jim Grego (Republican)
9. District 19: Justin Humphrey (Republican)
10. District 22: Charles McCall (Republican)
11. District 25: Ronny Johns (Republican)
12. District 27: Danny Sterling (Republican)
13. District 28: Danny Williams (Republican)
14. District 30: Mark Lawson (Republican)
15. District 38: John Pfeiffer (Republican)
16. District 39: Ryan Martinez (Republican)
17. District 47: Brian Hill (Republican)
18. District 51: Brad Boles (Republican)
19. District 52: Gerrid Kendrix (Republican)
20. District 54: Kevin West (Republican)
21. District 56: Dick Lowe (Republican)
22. District 58: Carl Newton (Republican)
23. District 59: Mike Dobrinski (Republican)
24. District 61: Kenton Patzkowsky (Republican)
25. District 62: Daniel Pae (Republican)
26. District 67: Jeff Boatman (Republican)
27. District 68: Lonnie Sims (Republican)
28. District 72: Monroe Nichols (Democratic)
29. District 73: Regina Goodwin (Democratic)
30. District 74: Mark Vancuren (Republican)
31. District 75: T. J. Marti (Republican)
32. District 77: John Waldron (Democratic)
33. District 78: Meloyde Blancett (Democratic)
34. District 80: Stan May (Republican)
35. District 81: Mike Osburn (Republican)
36. District 82: Nicole Miller (Republican)
37. District 86: David Hardin (Republican)
38. District 91: Chris Kannady (Republican)
39. District 92: Forrest Bennett (Democratic)
40. District 93: Mickey Dollens (Democratic)
41. District 94: Andy Fugate (Democratic)
42. District 96: Preston Stinson (Republican)
43. District 98: Dean Davis (Republican)
44. District 99: Ajay Pittman (Democratic)
45. District 101: Robert Manger (Republican)

The following Representative was elected for the first time without opposition:

• District 69: Mark Tedford (Republican)

The following Representative was re-elected after successfully challenging the candidacy of their opposition:

• District 65: Toni Hasenbeck (Republican)

Summary of elections

General election results will be listed for districts with general elections.^[13] Runoff results will be listed for districts where a runoff determined the winner of the district.^[14] Primary election results are listed for districts where a primary determined the winner of the district.^[15] Districts with one candidate and no results were uncontested.

Parties		Seats				Popular vote
		2020	2022	+/−	Strength	Vote	%	Change
	Republican Party	align=right	82	align=right	81	align=right	1	align=right	80.20%	align=right	204,587	align=right	56.64%	align=right	1.81%
	Democratic Party	align=right	19	align=right	20	align=right	1	align=right	19.20%	align=right	150,782	align=right	41.74%	align=right	1.33%
	Independents	align=right	0	align=right	0	align=right	-	align=right	0.00%	align=right	5,840	align=right	1.61%	align=right	0.66%
Totals		48	48		100.0%	361,209	100.0%	—

District	Incumbent				Candidates^[16]
Location	Member	Party	First elected	Status
1	Eddy Dempsey		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
2	Jim Olsen		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
3	Rick West		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
4	Bob Ed Culver Jr.		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
5	Josh West		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
6	Rusty Cornwell		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
7	Steve Bashore		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
8	Tom Gann		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
9	Mark Lepak		Republican	2014	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
10	Judd Strom		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
11	Wendi Stearman		Republican	2020		Incumbent lost renomination New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
12	Kevin McDugle		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
13	Avery Frix		Republican	2016		Incumbent retiring and running for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
14	Chris Sneed		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
15	Randy Randleman		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
16	Scott Fetgatter		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
17	Jim Grego		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
18	David Smith		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
19	Justin Humphrey		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
20	Sherrie Conley		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
21	Dustin Roberts		Republican	2011		Incumbent term limited and running for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
22	Charles McCall		Republican	2013	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
23	Terry O'Donnell		Republican	2013	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
24	Logan Phillips		Republican	2018		Incumbent lost renomination New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
25	Ronny Johns		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
26	Dell Kerbs		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
27	Danny Sterling		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
28	Danny Williams		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
29	Kyle Hilbert		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
30	Mark Lawson		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
31	Garry Mize		Republican	2018		Incumbent retiring New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
32	Kevin Wallace		Republican	2014	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
33	John Talley		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
34	Trish Ranson		Democratic	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
35	Ty Burns		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
36	Sean Roberts		Republican	2011		Incumbent term limited and running for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
37	Ken Luttrell		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
38	John Pfeiffer		Republican	2014	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
39	Ryan Martinez		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
40	Chad Caldwell		Republican	2014	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
41	Denise Crosswhite Hader		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
42	Cynthia Roe		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
43	Jay Steagall		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
44	Emily Virgin		Democratic	2011		Incumbent term limited New member elected Democratic hold	nowrap
45	Merleyn Bell		Democratic	2018		Incumbent retiring^[17] New member elected Democratic hold	nowrap
46	Jacob Rosecrants		Democratic	2017	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
47	Brian Hill		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
48	Tammy Townley		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
49	Tommy Hardin		Republican	2011		Incumbent term limited. New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
50	Marcus McEntire		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
51	Brad Boles		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
52	Gerrid Kendrix		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
53	Mark McBride		Republican	2013	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
54	Kevin West		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
55	Todd Russ		Republican	2009		Incumbent term limited and running for State Treasurer New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
56	Dick Lowe		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
57	Anthony Moore		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
58	Carl Newton		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
59	Mike Dobrinski		Republican		Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
60	Rhonda Baker		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
61	Kenton Patzkowsky		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
62	Daniel Pae		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
63	Trey Caldwell		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
64	Rande Worthen		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
65	Toni Hasenbeck		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected after successfully contesting candidacy of their opposition	nowrap
66	Jadine Nollan		Republican	2011		Incumbent term limited New member elected Republican hold	nowrap
67	Jeff Boatman		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
68	Lonnie Sims		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
69	Sheila Dills		Republican	2018		Incumbent retiring^[18] New member elected without opposition Republican hold	nowrap
70	Carol Bush		Republican	2016		Incumbent retiring^[19] New member elected Democratic gain	nowrap
71	Denise Brewer		Democratic	2018		Incumbent retiring^[20] New member elected Democratic hold	nowrap
72	Monroe Nichols		Democratic	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
73	Regina Goodwin		Democratic	2015	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
74	Mark Vancuren		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
75	T. J. Marti		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
76	Ross Ford		Republican	2017	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
77	John Waldron		Democratic	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
78	Meloyde Blancett		Democratic	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
79	Melissa Provenzano		Democratic	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
80	Stan May		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
81	Mike Osburn		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
82	Nicole Miller		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
83	Eric Roberts		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
84	Tammy West		Republican	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
85	Cyndi Munson		Democratic	2015	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
86	David Hardin		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
87	Collin Walke		Democratic	2016		Incumbent retiring New member elected Democratic hold	nowrap
88	Mauree Turner		Democratic	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
89	Vacant				Incumbent resigned New member elected Democratic gain	nowrap
90	Jon Echols		Republican	2013	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
91	Chris Kannady		Republican	2014	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
92	Forrest Bennett		Democratic	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
93	Mickey Dollens		Democratic	2016	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
94	Andy Fugate		Democratic	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
95	Max Wolfley		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
96	Preston Stinson		Republican	2020	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
97	Jason Lowe		Democratic	2016	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
98	Dean Davis		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
99	Ajay Pittman		Democratic	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap
100	Marilyn Stark		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected	nowrap
101	Robert Manger		Republican	2018	Incumbent re-elected without opposition	nowrap

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

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

• Eddy Dempsey, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• David Chapman

Results

District 4

General election

Candidates

• Charles Arnall (Democratic)
• Bob Ed Culver Jr., incumbent (Republican)

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

• Josh West, incumbent (Republican)

Eliminated in primary

• Tamara Bryan (Republican)

Results

District 7

General election

Candidates

• Steve Bashore, incumbent (Republican)
• Jason Spence (Democratic)

District 9

General election

Candidates

• Ann Marie Kennedy (Democratic)
• Mark Lepak, incumbent (Republican)

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.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• John Kane, member of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission (2021–present)^[22]

Eliminated in primary

• Wendi Stearman, incumbent (2021–present)^[23]

Results

District 12

General election

Candidates

• Crystal LaGrone (Democratic)
• Kevin McDugle, incumbent (Republican)

Results

District 13

Incumbent Avery Frix retired to run for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.^[24]

Republican primary

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

• Neil Hays, former teacher and current insurance agent
• Carlisa Rogers, former teacher and nursing home administrator

Eliminated in primary

• Brian Jackson, professor at Northeastern State University
• Steve White, employee at Love Bottling Company and board member of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce

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=Runoff results

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General election

Candidates

• Jimmy Haley (Democratic)
• TBD (Republican)

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

• Randy Randleman, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Angie Brinlee

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

• David Smith, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Andy Baca

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

• Sherrie Conley, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Anthony Mackey

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.

Since only Republican candidates filed for District 21, 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

Incumbent Dustin Roberts was term-limited and could not seek reelection.^[25]

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

• Cody Maynard, pastor of business administration for Victory Life Church
• Dustin Reid, strategic business development advisor for Choctaw Nation, former youth mentor for Chickasaw Nation, and former Ada teacher

Eliminated in primary

• Penny James, former school teacher and counselor, director of career development for the Choctaw Nation, and cattle rancher
• Ryan Williams, airline pilot

Results

District 23

General election

Candidates

• Terry O'Donnell, incumbent (Republican)
• Susan Carle Young (Democratic)

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.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Chris Banning, Air Force veteran and CEO of Banning Investment Group^[26]

Eliminated in primary

• Logan Phillips, incumbent
• Bobby Schultz, former CEO and scout executive of the Cimarron Council for the Boy Scouts of America^[27]

Results

District 26

General election

Candidates

• Gregory Hardin II, journalist, substitute teacher, and host of The Green Corn Rebellion Show^[28]
• Dell Kerbs, incumbent (Republican)

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

• Kyle Hilbert, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Rick Parris

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.^[29]

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.

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^[30]
• Karmin Grider, business consultant, former vice chairwoman of the Logan County, and 2020 Republican primary candidate for Oklahoma's 31st state house district
• Logan Trainer, employee at Jackie Cooper BMW and former actor

Endorsements

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

• Ryan Dixon
• Kevin Wallace, incumbent

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

Since only Republican candidates filed for District 33, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.^[31] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Brice Chaffin
• John Talley, incumbent

District 34

Republican primary

Candidates

• Michael Baughman
• Daran Johnson
• Andrew Muchmore

Results

Results

General election

Candidates

• Trish Ranson, incumbent
• Michael Baughman, shift lead^[32]

Endorsements

District 35

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ty Burns, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Daniel Johnson

Results

General election

Candidates

• Ty Burns, incumbent (Republican)
• Sam Jennings (Democratic)

District 36

District 36 moved from Osage County to eastern Oklahoma County following redistricting, and had no incumbent.

Since only Republican candidates filed for District 36, the Republican primary and runoff would decide the nominee, instead of the November general election.^[33] After the June 28 primary, John George and Anita Raglin advanced to an August 23 runoff election.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

• John George, Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 president (2012–2022) and Oklahoma City Police Department officer (1991–present)
• Anita Raglin, accountant and co-owner of Authentic Plastering, Inc.

Eliminated in primary

• Charles De Furia, chairman of the Oklahoma County Planning Commission and former Luther School Board member
• Donald Paden, U.S. Air Force veteran
• Wade Roberts, Oklahoma National Guard member

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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.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Ken Luttrell, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Vaden, Jr.

Results

District 40

General election

Candidates

• Chad Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)
• Nicholas Payne (Democratic)

Withdrew

• Taylor Venus (Republican)^[34]

Results

District 41

General election

Candidates

• Mike Bockus (Democratic)
• Denise Crosswhite Hader, incumbent (Republican)

Results

District 42

Republican primary

Candidates

• Matthew D. Huggans
• Cynthia Roe, incumbent

General election

Candidates

• Steve Jarman (Democratic)
• Cynthia Roe (Republican)

Endorsements

Results

General election

Candidates

• Cassie Kinet (independent)
• Jay Steagall, incumbent (Republican)

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.

Democratic primary

Declared

• Kate Bierman, former Norman city councilmember (2017–2021) and business owner^[35]
• Jared Deck, board member of the Oklahoma American Civil Liberties Union, musician, and candidate for Oklahoma House District 57 in 2008

Declared, but failed to file

• Aleisha Karjala, former Ward 2 Norman city councilor and professor of political science at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma^[36]

General election

Endorsements

Candidates

• Jared Deck (Democratic)
• R.J. Harris (Republican)

Results

District 45

Republican primary

Candidates

• Dave Spaulding, former Norman city councillor (2011–2013), candidate for the Oklahoma House's 27th District in 2014, and former chair of the Cleveland County Republican Party^[37]
• Teresa Sterling, retired Oklahoma City Police Department investigator and liquor store owner

Endorsements

General election

Endorsements

Candidates

• Annie Menz (Democratic)
• Teresa Sterling (Republican)

District 46

Republican primary

Candidates

• Sassan Moghadam
• Nancy Sangirardi
• Kendra Wesson

General election

Endorsements

Candidates

• Jacob Rosecrants, incumbent (Democratic)
• Kendra Wesson (Republican)

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

• April Brown
• Tammy Townley, incumbent

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

• Josh Cantrell
• Richard Miller

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

• Deborah Campbell
• Marcus McEntire, incumbent
• Jennifer Sengstock

Endorsements

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.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Mark McBride

Eliminated in primary

• Kathryn Stehno

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.

Incumbent Republican Todd Russ was term-limited in 2022 and was running for Oklahoma State Treasurer.^[38] Since only Republican candidates filed for District 55, 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

Candidates

• Nick Archer, Mayor of Elk City, Oklahoma^[40]
• Tad Boone, Cordell city councilmember
• Jeff Sawatzky, farmer, cattle rancher, and volunteer firefighter

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.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Anthony Moore, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Kristen Poisson

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

• Rhonda Baker, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Ron Lynch

District 63

General election

Candidates

• Trey Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)
• Shykira Smith (Democratic)

Withdrew

• Gunner Ocskai (Libertarian)

District 64

General election

Candidates

• Kyle Emmett Meraz (Democratic)
• Zachary Walls (independent)
• Rande Worthen (Republican)

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.

District 66

House District 66 covers the southernmost part of Osage County, including Skiatook and the western branch of Tulsa County, including Sand Springs.^[41] Incumbent Republican Jadine Nollan was term-limited in 2022.^[42]

Republican primary

The Republican primary was held on June 28. A runoff election was scheduled for August 23.

Candidates

Advanced to runoff

• Gabe Renfrow, nurse
• Clay Staires, former teacher, minister, and motivational speaker^[43]

Eliminated in primary

• Mike Burdge, Sand Springs city councilman and former mayor and vice mayor
• Wayne Hill, Osage County Republican Party chairman

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General election

Candidates

• James Rankin (Democratic)
• TBD (Republican)

Results

District 70

General election

Candidates

• Brad Banks (Republican)
• Suzanne Schreiber (Democrat)

Endorsements

District 71

General election

Candidates

• Mike Masters (Republican)
• Amanda Swope (Democratic)

District 76

House District 76 includes parts of Tulsa and Broken Arrow.^[44]

Since only Republican candidates filed for District 76, the Republican nominee was the next representative for the district, and there was no general election. Incumbent Ross Ford won reelection, defeating primary challenger Timothy Brooks.

Republican primary

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Ross Ford, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Timothy Brooks, partner at Flippo Insurance and member of Arrowhead Elementary PTA^[45]

Results

District 79

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Paul Hassink, retired utilities engineer

Eliminated in primary

• Karen Gilbert, former Tulsa City Councilor^[46]
• Stan Stevens, realtor and former public servant

Results

General election

Candidates

• Paul Hassink (Republican)
• Melissa Provenzano (Democratic)

Endorsements

District 83

General election

Candidates

• Greg Clyde (Democratic)
• Eric Roberts (Republican)

Endorsements

District 84

General election

Candidates

• Jeremy Lamb (Democratic)
• Tammy West (Republican)

Endorsements

District 85

General election

Candidates

• Cyndi Munson, incumbent (Democratic)
• Donna Rice-Johnson (Republican)

Struck from ballot

• LaShanyna Nash (Republican) lived outside district^[47]

Endorsements

District 87

House District 87 covers east-central Oklahoma County, including Springdale and Bush Hills. Incumbent Collin Walke retired and did not seek reelection.^[48]

Republican primary

Candidates

• Gloria Banister, owner of I-44 Riverside Speedway, organic farmer, and cattle rancher
• Scott Esk, former Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (1999–2011) and self-employed courier
• Valerie Walker, farmer

Endorsements

General election

Candidates

• Gloria Banister (Republican)
• Ellyn Hefner (Democratic)

Endorsements

District 88

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Joe Lewis
• Mauree Turner, incumbent

General election

Candidates

• Jed Green (independent)
• Mauree Turner, incumbent (Democratic)

Endorsements

District 89

House District 89 had been vacant since January 2022 after incumbent Jose Cruz resigned.

Since only Democratic candidates filed for District 89, the Democratic primary on June 28 was the de facto general election.^[49] Arturo Alonso won the Democratic primary for the open seat, defeating Chris Bryant and Christian Zapata in the primary.

Democratic primary

Only registered Democrats or Independents may vote in the Democratic primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

Nominee

• Arturo Alonso, former campaign volunteer for state senator Michael Brooks-Jimenez

Eliminated in primary

• Chris Bryant, security guard, cab driver and hospital aide
• Christian Zapata, candidate for house District 89 in 2020

Endorsements

District 90

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Nana Abram Dankwa
• Emilleo Stokes

General election

Candidates

• Nana Abram Dankwa (Democratic)
• Jon Echols, incumbent (Republican)

District 95

General election

Candidates

• Tegan Malone (Democratic)
• Max Wolfley, incumbent (Republican)

Endorsements

District 97

General election

Candidates

• Lisa Janloo (Republican)
• Jason Lowe, incumbent (Democratic)

Endorsements

District 100

General election

Candidates

• Chaunte Gilmore (Democratic)
• Marilyn Stark, incumbent (Republican)

See also

• 2022 Oklahoma Senate election
• List of Oklahoma state legislatures

Notes and References

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2. Web site: Savage . Tres . Special session 'the only option we have' on redistricting . Nondoc . April 2021 . NonDoc Media . 2 April 2021.
3. Web site: Governor Kevin Stitt Signs Six Redistricting Bills into Law . oklahoma.gov . Office of Governor J. Kevin Stitt . 28 December 2021 . 23 November 2021.
4. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Political notebook: Republicans lining up in Second Congressional District . 13 March 2022 . Tulsa World . 13 March 2022.
5. News: Casteel . Chris . State lawmaker announces run for Congress in district that includes part of OKC . 23 January 2022 . The Oklahoman . 21 January 2022.
6. Web site: REPRESENTATIVE TOMMY HARDIN DISTRICT 49 - REPUBLICAN . okhouse.gov . Oklahoma State Legislature . 30 March 2021 . 28 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228220927/https://www.okhouse.gov/members/District.aspx?District=49 . dead .
7. News: Forman . Carmern . Rep. Todd Russ, Republican lawmaker and longtime banker, to run for Oklahoma treasurer . 30 June 2021 . The Oklahoman . 29 June 2021.
8. Web site: REPRESENTATIVE JADINE NOLLAN DISTRICT 66 - REPUBLICAN . okhouse.gov . Oklahoma State Legislature . 30 March 2021 . 28 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210428174753/https://www.okhouse.gov/Members/District.aspx?District=66 . dead .
9. News: Forman . Carmen . OKC lawmaker to resign abruptly after 'acting inappropriately' at New Year's Eve event . 23 January 2022 . The Oklahoman . 20 Jan 2022.
10. Web site: Representative Emily Virgin District 44 - Democrat. 30 March 2021. okhouse.gov. Oklahoma State Legislature.
11. News: Eger . Andrea . Factor . Jacob . Most incumbent state legislators win re-election, with two exceptions . 29 June 2022 . Tulsa World . 28 June 2022.
12. News: Forman . Carmen . Who is and isn't running for the Oklahoma Legislature in 2022? What you should know . 17 April 2022 . The Oklahoman . 17 April 2022.
13. Web site: November 8 2022 Oklahoma Unofficial results . results.okelections.us . . 9 November 2022.
14. Web site: August 23 2022 Official Results . results.okelections.us . . 10 November 2022.
15. Web site: June 28 2022 . okelections.us . Oklahoma State Election Board . 29 June 2022.
16. Web site: CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE 2022 . oklahoma.gov . Oklahoma State Election Board . 16 April 2022 . 23 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523031757/https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/candidate-filing-archives/2022-candidate-filing-archives/2022listbook.pdf . dead .
17. News: Faught . Jamison . Democrat State Rep. Merleyn Bell not seeking reelection . 7 April 2022 . Muskogee Politico . 6 April 2022.
18. News: Krehbiel . Randy . State Rep. Sheila Dills will not seek re-election . 10 April 2022 . Tulsa World . 8 April 2022.
19. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Political notebook: Deadline behind it, Legislature looks for a breather . 27 March 2022 . Tulsa World . 27 March 2022.
20. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Political notebook: Oklahoma Democrats have their Horns out in U.S. Senate races . 20 March 2022 . Tulsa World . 20 March 2022.
21. Web site: Jacobson. Louis. The Battle for State Legislatures. May 19, 2022. May 19, 2022.
22. News: Giles . Garrett . John B. Kane to Run for House District 11 Seat in 2022 . 15 October 2021 . Bartlesville Radio . 24 August 2021.
23. News: Giles . Garrett . Rep. Stearman Announces Bid for Re-Election in 2022 . 15 October 2021 . Bartlesville Radio . 3 September 2021.
24. News: Hancock . Andrea . Curriculum under scrutiny in House District 13 primary . 26 June 2022 . NonDoc . 23 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220624014621/https://nondoc.com/2022/06/23/curriculum-under-scrutiny-in-house-district-13-primary/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=nondocmedia&utm_content=Curriculum%20under%20scrutiny%20in%20House%20District%2013%20primary . 24 June 2022 . live.
25. News: Hancock . Andrea . GOP primary to decide next House District 21 representative . 26 June 2022 . NonDoc . 24 June 2022.
26. News: Forman . Carmen . Yukon state senator Jake Merrick, 2 other Oklahoma GOP lawmakers lose primary elections . 29 June 2022 . The Oklahoman . 29 June 2022.
27. News: Taylor . Jillian . Two challenging incumbent for House District 24 seat . 26 June 2022 . Tulsa World . 23 June 2022.
28. Web site: Harding III . Gregory . CampaignAnnounce . twitter.com . 27 July 2021.
29. News: Tomlinson . Joe . Army veteran, former county GOP leader and former actor seek House District 31 . 6 June 2022 . NonDoc . 6 June 2022.
30. News: McCarville . Mike . Duel Enters Race for House District 31 . 23 August 2021 . The McCarville Report.
31. News: Simmons . Beau . Talley, Chaffin face off again for Oklahoma House seat . 26 June 2022 . Stillwater News Press . 24 June 2022.
32. News: Peters . Chris . CANDIDATE PROFILE: House District 34 challenger Baughman wants reform that crosses aisles . 28 October 2022 . Stillwater News Press . 21 October 2022.
33. News: Tomlinson . Joe . Meet the neighbors: Primary to decide Oklahoma County's new House District 36 . 15 June 2022 . NonDoc . 13 June 2022.
34. News: 2022 Candidates for State and Federal Elective Office Names Withdrawn From List of Candidates . 19 April 2022 . Oklahoma State Election Board . 19 April 2022.
35. News: Hancock . Andrea . 'Community-focused' Democrats seek to succeed Emily Virgin in House District 44 . 28 June 2022 . NonDoc . 27 June 2022.
36. Web site: Gorman . Reese . Two candidates already in race for Virgin's seat . normantranscript.com . The Norman Transcript . 4 April 2021 . 4 April 2021.
37. News: Hancock . Andrea . A cop and a councilman face off in House District 45 Republican primary . 27 June 2022 . NonDoc . 27 June 2022.
38. News: Term-limited Oklahoma lawmaker to run for state treasurer . 2 July 2021 . AP News . 29 June 2021.
39. News: Hancock . Andrea . GOP primary will decide next rep for House District 55 . 27 June 2022 . NonDoc . 26 June 2022.
40. News: McCarville . Mike . Archer Announces Intention to Enter Race for HD 55 . 2 July 2021 . The McCarville Report . 1 July 2021.
41. News: Hancock . Andrea . 'Whims of democracy': Ideological divides evident in House District 66 GOP primary . 26 June 2022 . NonDoc . 25 June 2022.
42. News: McCarville . Mike . George Declares Run for HD 66 Seat . 2 July 2021 . The McCarville Report . 2 June 2021.
43. News: Faught . Jamison . Clay Staires announces bid for House District 66 . 2 April 2022 . Muskogee Politico . 6 November 2021.
44. News: Taylor . Jillian . Incumbent, challenger vying for House District 76 seat . 26 June 2022 . Tulsa World . 23 June 2022.
45. News: Four legislative races here . 6 June 2022 . Tulsa Beacon . 26 May 2022.
46. News: Krehbiel . Randy . Political notebook: Lawmakers push Gov. Stitt to bar COVID-19 shot requirement for health care employees . 18 July 2021 . 18 July 2021.
47. News: Forman . Carmen . Clay . Nolan . Labor commissioner candidate must drop 'The Patriot' to appear on the ballot . 26 April 2022 . The Oklahoman . 25 April 2022.
48. News: House District 87 GOP primary includes candidate who believes gay people are "worthy of death" . 27 June 2022 . NonDoc . 27 June 2022.
49. News: Martinez . Ainsley . 3 Democrats seek open south Oklahoma City House seat in Tuesday's primary election . 26 June 2022 . The Oklahoman . 24 June 2022.