State Watch: Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Electoral Votes: 7

Population: 4,123,288

2024 Turnout: 53.3%

2020 Turnout: 55.3%

Cook PVI: R+17

Senate Rating: Solid R

Federal Government:

Senate

James Lankford (R)Markwayne Mullin* (R)

House

Kevin Hern* (R)Oklahoma’s 1st
Josh Brecheen* (R)Oklahoma’s 2nd
Frank Lucas* (R)Oklahoma’s 3rd
Tom Cole* (R)Oklahoma’s 4th
Stephanie Bice* (R)Oklahoma’s 5th

(* indicates seat up election in 2026)

State Government:

GovernorKevin Stitt* (R)
ChamberMajorityMinority
State Senate40R*8D*
State House81R*20D*

(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)

A Short Overview

Oklahoma is one of the most Republican states in the country, with GOP dominance across all levels of government. Cultural identity emphasizes evangelical Christianity, energy production, and conservative social values. Democrats have very limited competitiveness outside a few urban areas and Native American communities. Economic issues often focus on oil and gas, education, and rural infrastructure. Republican primaries typically determine election outcomes.

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